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Time/TV: 7 p.m./FSFlorida
Line: 76ers by 2.5
Tickets: $5-$2,955 on SeatGeek
Season Series: Magic 103, 76ers 101 in Philadelphia on Nov. 1; Tonight in Philadelphia; Feb. 9 in Orlando; March 20 in Orlando
| Pace | Off. Rtg. | Def. Rtg. | eFG% | O.Reb.% | TO% | FTR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 96.6 | 95.6 | 101.4 | 45.9 | 23.4 | 14.3 | 22.5 |
| Philadelphia | 99.5 | 95.9 | 106.4 | 49.7 | 19.5 | 17.4 | 24.2 |
1) The Orlando Magic were left searching and frustrated after another disappointing loss in Memphis as they lost a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter.
2) The Orlando Magic are struggling with the same issues they have always struggled with, failing to close Thursday’s game. They still lack something innate.
3) Joel Embiid’s minutes restriction will increase from 24 to 28 minutes for the first time Friday, Marc Narducci of Philly.com writes.
4) The outlook for Nelens Noel has not really changed. The logjam at center still exists and he still believes the center rotation will not work out, Marc Narducci of Philly.com writes.
5) It is too early for the Orlando Magic to change course and abandon their Playoff dreams.
6) Our Sam Skubala updates how the Orlando Magic have answered some of their preseason questions.
7) The Philadelphia 76ers are feeling upbeat despite having only four wins as the team’s future is getting put into some focus, Marcus Hayes of the Philadelphia Daily News writes.
8) Nerlens Noel was sent back to the Delaware 87ers for a second rehab stint, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer writes.
9) Ethan Piechota of The Sixer Sense writes the Ben Simmons injury may have been a blessing in disguise. When Simmons returns, the Sixers plan to use him as a full-time point guard.
10) Ethan Piechota of The Sixer Sense takes a long-term look at the Philadelphia 76ers’ point guard situation.
11) Brian Jacobs of The Sixer Sense wonders if it is time for Philadelphia 76ers fans to start believing in Nik Stauskas.
12) Josh Wilson of The Sixer Sense lists five reasons to love Joel Embiid.
13) Nikola Vucevic looked up to the Gasol brothers as he was coming up in the league, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel writes. He got to face them in consecutive games this week.
14) Jerryd Bayless is out for tonight’s game, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. He may play in tomorrow’s game against the Boston Celtics.
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