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Warriors Win Extends Thunder Title Window: ‘What Have You Done?’

By eliminating the LA Clippers from NBA playoff contention on Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors ensured the Oklahoma City Thunder will own an additional lottery pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft.That’s because the Thunder has the right to swap their 2026 pick with LAC as part of the infamous 2019 trade involving Paul […] The post Warriors Win Extends Thunder Title Window: ‘What Have You Done?’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Magic’s Paolo Banchero reveals what went wrong in frustrating loss to 76ers

The Orlando Magic will have to go through a needle hole to qualify for the playoffs after they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers, 109-97, in the Play-In Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday. With the defeat, the Magic will face the Charlotte Hornets in a do-or-die affair for the last spot in the playoffs […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero reveals what went wrong in frustrating loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Embiid returning to bench a ‘huge lift’ for Tyrese Maxey, 76ers

When the Philadelphia 76ers announced their starting lineup for the seven-eight seed Eastern Conference Play-In game against the Orlando Magic, it did not feature franchise cornerstone Joel Embiid, who has been unable to play after emergency appendectomy surgery. Fortunately, for the first time since Embiid’s surgery, he was with the team and on the bench, […] The post Joel Embiid returning to bench a ‘huge lift’ for Tyrese Maxey, 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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VJ Edgecombe takes subtle jab at eliminated teams after 76ers clinch playoffs spot

While Tyrese Maxey will draw all of the headlines for his flashy efforts against the Orlando Magic in the Philadelphia 76ers Play-In Tournament win, VJ Edgecombe clocked in as a clear 1B, scoring 19 points in 42 minutes to help put Jamahl Mosley’s squad away. Asked how it felt to secure a playoff spot in […] The post VJ Edgecombe takes subtle jab at eliminated teams after 76ers clinch playoffs spot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Maxey Reveals Special Boost 76ers Got From Joel Embiid

Just two days before the Philadelphia 76ers tipped off against the Orlando Magic, key members of the Sixers wondered if Joel Embiid would be in attendance for the Play-In Tournament battle. One week ago, the Sixers learned that Embiid would need surgery due to appendicitis. He was ruled out for the final three games of […] The post Tyrese Maxey Reveals Special Boost 76ers Got From Joel Embiid appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers’ Andre Drummond ‘not scared, worried’ about Celtics after win over Magic

Fans of the Philadelphia 76ers wasted no time calling out the Boston Celtics Wednesday night. Andre Drummond immediately turned the page to the highly anticipated NBA Playoffs contest. Philly scaled past the play-in hurdle by beating the Orlando Magic 109-97. Tyrese Maxey dropped 31 points and won the all-new Amazon Prime Playmaker chain. Those smiles […] The post 76ers’ Andre Drummond ‘not scared, worried’ about Celtics after win over Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 Magic players most to blame for Play-In loss to 76ers

The Orlando Magic went all-in this season when they made a blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane. However, this season has not gone according to plan for the Magic, and they were passed in the Eastern Conference’s top six and found themselves in the Play-In Tournament. Now, the Magic will have just […] The post 2 Magic players most to blame for Play-In loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Franz Wagner breaks silence on friendly fire that caused injury

The Orlando Magic’s Play-In Tournament opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night was already a grueling uphill battle, but a late-game injury scare involving star forward Franz Wagner nearly turned a frustrating loss into a total catastrophe. As the clock ticked down at the Wells Fargo Center, Wagner and teammate Wendell Carter Jr. collided […] The post Magic’s Franz Wagner breaks silence on friendly fire that caused injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nick Nurse hypes up 76ers-Celtics series ahead of first-round matchup

After recording a decisive, double-digit win over the Orlando Magic in their seven-eight Play-In Tournament showdown, fans of the Philadelphia 76ers were rightfully excited to see Tyrese Maxey and company get to work in the proper playoffs. Fans chanted “we want Boston” before the clock hit quadruple zeros, Maxey and Kyle Lowry shared a special […] The post Nick Nurse hypes up 76ers-Celtics series ahead of first-round matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Andre Drummond Gets Real on His Dagger Three for 76ers vs Magic

As the Philadelphia 76ers put the finishing touches on their battle for the No. 7 seed against the Orlando Magic, an unlikely candidate hit the dagger three. Andre Drummond sent the South Philly crowd into a frenzy as he hit his second three-pointer for the night. For Drummond, he finished the game by going 2-3 […] The post Andre Drummond Gets Real on His Dagger Three for 76ers vs Magic appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers’ Tyrese Maxey might have accidentally revealed Kyle Lowry’s future after Magic win

The Philadelphia 76ers are hitting their stride at the perfect time, but Tyrese Maxey might have just let a massive secret slip during the post-game celebrations. Following a gritty 109-97 victory over the Orlando Magic, Maxey found himself sporting the “Playmaker Chain” and speaking to the media about the team’s frantic playoff push. While praising […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey might have accidentally revealed Kyle Lowry’s future after Magic win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers legend Allen Iverson has perfect reaction to Andre Drummond dagger vs. Magic

The Philadelphia 76ers earned the right to the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs, defeating the Orlando Magic, 109-97, on Wednesday night. In what was a highly physical game that saw several technicals called, it was Andre Drummond of all players who put the game to bed. With just under a minute left […] The post 76ers legend Allen Iverson has perfect reaction to Andre Drummond dagger vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Maxey, Kyle Lowry share special moment with Amazon Prime Playmaker chain

The Philadelphia 76ers engaged in a heated play-in opener with the Orlando Magic featuring one skirmish. But the Wednesday NBA Playoffs showdown ended with Tyrese Maxey and Kyle Lowry getting their hands on some bling via Amazon Prime. Both men enjoyed the 109-97 victory at the Wells Fargo Center. Maxey dropped 31 points to lead […] The post Tyrese Maxey, Kyle Lowry share special moment with Amazon Prime Playmaker chain appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Maxey’s immediate reaction to 76ers’ play-in win vs. Magic

The Philadelphia 76ers are now in the playoffs after beating the Orlando Magic, 109-97, in the Play-In Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday. The seventh-seeded 76ers will face the second-seeded Boston Celtics in the first round. Tyrese Maxey starred for Philadelphia against Orlando, tallying a team-high 31 points, including seven straight in a pivotal […] The post Tyrese Maxey’s immediate reaction to 76ers’ play-in win vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic HC Jamahl Mosley Caught on Camera With Priceless Reaction After Trying Smelling Salts

Before the Orlando Magic went up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, it looked like Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley might have smelled more salts than he anticipated, giving a hilarious reaction.

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76ers fans want Boston after commanding Play-In win over Magic

Things got pretty interesting between the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic in the NBA Play-In tournament on Wednesday. VJ Edgecombe and Jalen Suggs got into a fight, resulting in a technical against Edgecombe. Also, Andre Drummond, of all people, hit a big shot before the half. The result was that the 76ers defeated the Magic […] The post 76ers fans want Boston after commanding Play-In win over Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA World Erupts Over Tyrese Maxey’s Performance vs Orlando Magic

Without Joel Embiid in the mix, the Philadelphia 76ers needed a superstar performance out of their two-time All-Star guard, Tyrese Maxey, on Wednesday. Hosting the Orlando Magic for the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament’s battle for the No. 7 seed, the Sixers needed just one win, and they are in the playoffs. While shorthanded, the Sixers […] The post NBA World Erupts Over Tyrese Maxey’s Performance vs Orlando Magic appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Magic forward Franz Wagner suffers injury, limps off court late vs. 76ers

The Orlando Magic are headed home to face the Charlotte Hornets in an elimination game on Friday. That is because the Magic lost to the Philadelphia 76ers with a spot in the Eastern Conference Playoffs on the line, 109-97. The final score is not indicative of how close the game was, though. But as the […] The post Magic forward Franz Wagner suffers injury, limps off court late vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ LaMelo Ball avoids suspension, fined $60k for tripping Bam Adebayo

During the NBA’s Play-In Tournament, Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball and Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo got entangled. During that play, Ball seems to trip Adebayo intentionally. The move led to the Heat star getting injured, much to the anger of the fans. Now, the NBA has handed out the punishment for Ball after this […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball avoids suspension, fined $60k for tripping Bam Adebayo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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VJ Edgecombe taunts Jalen Suggs during play-in game

VJ Edgecombe was not looking the part of a rookie during Wednesday’s play-in game. Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers battled Jalen Suggs and the Orlando Magic as part of the Eastern Conference’s 7/8 play-in game on Wednesday. In the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa., the 76ers guard Edgecombe got an opportunity … The post VJ Edgecombe taunts Jalen Suggs during play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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