Magic vs. 76ers: 3 Big Things to Watch

ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers will be awfully familiar with one another after tonight.

After snapping the 76ers win streak on Monday, Orlando has an opportunity to tie the series in the season finale.

Here are three things to watch in this Eastern Conference matchup...

Who Will Have the Stronger Second Half?

Within the first 12 minutes, it appeared like Monday's contest was going to be a runaway for Philadelphia.

After jumping out to a 17-4 lead and jumping out to as many as 21 in the first half, the 76ers saw their lead shrink to 10 by the break.

A monstrous second half saw Orlando take the lead going into the fourth - which they never gave back up.

Back on its home court, Philadelphia surely won't like to have a repeat performance in front of their sellout crowd.

Who Wins the Turnover Battle?

Victors of 15 of its last 26 games, Orlando has improved mightily in taking care of the basketball since the beginning stages of the season.

However, still struggling with consistency on a game-to-basis, the Magic ranks right in the middle of the NBA over its past 15 games - a major improvement from its No. 24 spot for the season.

Edging Philadelphia 19-10 in the turnover department on Monday, they will need another gutsy performance with the 76ers being one of the best teams at protecting the ball.

Can the Magic Get Another Big Bench Performance?

Despite falling to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, Orlando's bench played a huge roll in nearly completing the comeback effort.

Posting a team-high 27 points in the loss, Moe Wagner continued his recent success into this week - posting 22 points off the bench on Monday.

But Wagner has not been the only one shining on the bench.

Over his past five games, guard Cole Anthony has posted 18 or more points three times while averaging 14.2 points per game off the bench.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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