Orlando Magic Continues Losing Streak After Falling to Philadelphia 76ers

The Orlando Magic has lost its third straight game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Jeremy Brener | Apr 12, 2024

Apr 12, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) reacts after / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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ORLANDO - Fans aren't playing the song after the Orlando Magic lost 125-113 to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night at Wells Fargo Center.

Like the other two games in the losing streak, the Magic started off flat and was forced to play catch-up for the rest of the night. While Orlando cut the deficit to six points with less than five minutes to go, that was as close as the Magic would get.

Apr 12, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) reacts after / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Franz Wagner returned from injury tonight after missing the last two games with an ankle sprain. He scored 24 points to lead the Magic while Paolo Banchero was right behind with 22. However, the injury bug stayed rampant as Wendell Carter Jr. left the game with back spasms after just four minutes.

The 76ers were led by reigning MVP Joel Embiid, who scored 32 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and dished out seven assists.

The loss marked three in a row for the Magic, who have now dropped from No. 3 in the Eastern Conference to No. 6. However, the Magic can still clinch a top six spot with a win on Sunday at home against the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Magic and Bucks are set to tip off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.

Published Apr 12, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

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