Basketball fans love digging into the numbers after a big game and the matchup between the Orlando Magic vs 76ers gave everyone plenty to talk about. This was a Play-In Tournament game, which means both teams were fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive, and it showed in how hard both sides competed. Here’s a full, easy-to-follow breakdown of how the game played out and how each player performed.
Final Score
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 109-97, playing at home. It wasn’t a blowout, but Philadelphia controlled the game for long stretches and did just enough to pull away in the fourth quarter.
How the Game Unfolded, Quarter by Quarter
- 1st Quarter: Philadelphia 28, Orlando 24
- 2nd Quarter: Philadelphia 31, Orlando 31
- 3rd Quarter: Philadelphia 20, Orlando 19
- 4th Quarter: Philadelphia 30, Orlando 23
Orlando actually matched Philadelphia in the second quarter and stayed close through three quarters. But the 76ers pulled away in the final period, outscoring the Magic by seven points to close out the win.
Team-Level Stats
Before getting into individual players, here’s how the two teams compared overall:
Philadelphia 76ers:
- Shooting: 38 of 85 from the field (44.7%)
- Three-pointers: 12 of 35 (34.3%)
- Free throws: 21 of 25 (84%)
- Rebounds: 40 total
- Assists: 17
- Steals: 8
- Blocks: 9
- Bench points: 22
Orlando Magic:
- Shooting: 33 of 81 from the field (40.7%)
- Three-pointers: 7 of 27 (25.9%)
- Free throws: 24 of 31 (77.4%)
- Rebounds: 41 total
- Assists: 19
- Steals: 5
- Blocks: 4
- Bench points: 24
Orlando actually grabbed a few more rebounds and dished out more assists, but Philadelphia’s much better three-point shooting made the real difference on the scoreboard.
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Top Performers for Philadelphia 76ers
Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 31 points, going 11-for-25 from the field, including 3 three-pointers, along with 6 assists. He was clearly the offensive engine for Philadelphia all night.
VJ Edgecombe put together a strong all-around game, finishing with 19 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double, while also chipping in a steal.
Kelly Oubre Jr. was Philadelphia’s sharpshooter of the night, scoring 19 points on very efficient shooting, hitting 5 of his 10 three-point attempts.
Andre Drummond gave Philadelphia a strong presence inside, recording a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, plus 3 steals and 3 blocks on the defensive end.
Paul George added a solid 16 points along with 5 rebounds and 5 assists, showing up as a reliable secondary scoring option.
Top Performers for Orlando Magic
Desmond Bane was Orlando’s best player on the night, scoring a team-high 34 points on excellent shooting, going 10-for-16 from the field and 4-for-6 from three-point range, along with 10 made free throws.
Paolo Banchero had a tougher shooting night, finishing with 18 points but struggling with his shot selection, going just 7-for-22 from the field, along with 6 turnovers.
Franz Wagner contributed 12 points on efficient shooting, going 5-for-11 from the field, along with 3 assists.
Anthony Black added 13 points and 6 rebounds, along with 3 assists, giving Orlando some added scoring punch off the bounce.
Wendell Carter Jr. worked hard on the boards, grabbing 11 rebounds, though he had a difficult shooting night, making just 1 of 7 field goal attempts.
Jalen Suggs had a rough shooting performance, finishing with only 4 points on 1-for-9 shooting, though he did contribute 3 steals and 4 assists on the defensive and playmaking end.
What Decided the Game
When viewing the full stat sheet, a few things stood out:
The key for the game was hitting threes. Philadelphia was 34% from 3-point range, while Orlando hit 26%. That difference in efficiency was significant in a game that was so close.
Single scoring eruptions took both teams. Tyrese Maxey and Desmond Bane led the way for Philadelphia and Orlando with their 31 points and 34 points, respectively, to even out the scores.
It was Paolo Banchero’s poorly executed evening that did Orlando a number. He was taking 22 shots but was only able to convert 7 of them and produced 6 turnovers that allowed Philadelphia to get additional scoring opportunities.
The Philadelphia bench also contributed 22 points to ride with them through the more difficult parts of the ballgame.
Final Word
The contest was a contest of ideas and abilities, fought with a lot of spirit and determination. Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Andre Drummond and better-than-expected three-point shooting proved to be the difference, making the Magic look more balanced in Philadelphia, who couldn’t find any scoring consistency outside the three.
Although it was not enough to win the game, Bane had an individual outing of 34 points and it was the best of the night for fans keeping a score of the individual game. On the losing side, Philly’s standout came in the form of the points that Maxey scored with the ball in his hands and the ability to control the game.
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