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Tyrese Maxey leads 76ers past Magic in NBA play-in tournament
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic 109-97. The victory secured the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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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.
A player 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 starting on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Magic will host a team on Friday night, with the winner earning the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
A player from the Magic 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, which required officials to intervene.
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