Tyrese Maxey leads 76ers past Magic in NBA play-in tournament

Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers defeat the Orlando Magic 109-97 on April 15, 2026. This win allowed the 76ers to secure the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

J. Edgecombe contributed significantly with 19 points and 11 rebounds. The 76ers managed to achieve this victory despite the absence of Joel Embiid, who had an emergency appendectomy last week.

The 76ers will advance to a first-round series against a rival team starting on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Magic will host another team on Friday night, with the winner earning the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

The Magic's Desmond Bane led their scoring with 34 points during the game. Maxey's performance included scoring seven consecutive points late in the fourth quarter, which helped the 76ers maintain their lead. Andre Drummond also played a key role off the bench, contributing 14 points and 10 rebounds.

The game featured moments of tension, including a taunting incident involving a player from the Magic, which required officials to intervene.