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Tyrese Maxey and his 76ers teammates sent feelers out to Joel Embiid about the recovering All-Star center attending the play-in game. Embiid had been absent since his emergency appendectomy last week and the Sixers thought it would lift his spirits if he was part of their playoff push. Unsure of his answer hours ahead of tipoff Wednesday night against Orlando, Embiid surprised his teammates by walking into the locker room about an hour before the game.

The Orlando Magic are headed home to face the Charlotte Hornets in an elimination game on Friday. That is because the Magic lost to the Philadelphia 76ers with a spot in the Eastern Conference Playoffs on the line, 109-97. The final score is not indicative of how close the game was, though. But as the […] The post Magic forward Franz Wagner suffers injury, limps off court late vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Sixers leaned on Kelly Oubre Jr.’s hot hand from deep as he delivered a standout performance in a must-win game vs. Orlando.

The Philadelphia 76ers are hitting their stride at the perfect time, but Tyrese Maxey might have just let a massive secret slip during the post-game celebrations. Following a gritty 109-97 victory over the Orlando Magic, Maxey found himself sporting the “Playmaker Chain” and speaking to the media about the team’s frantic playoff push. While praising […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey might have accidentally revealed Kyle Lowry’s future after Magic win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Boston Celtics are awaiting the winner of the game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Orlando Magic in the Play-In Tournament to determine their opponent in the first round of the playoffs. In the meantime, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has extra time to guest on a podcast and talk about his recent appearance in […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla gives perfect reaction to Derrick White WWE clip: ‘Violence is my love language’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Philadelphia 76ers face off against the Orlando Magic, as both are aiming for a ticket to the postseason with the Celtics waiting ahead.

The Magic are still playing. But their coach may be on the way out. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, there is a strong belief around the league that Jamahl Mosley won’t return as Orlando’s head coach next season — regardless of how the team performs in the play-in tournament. “Orlando, with Jamahl Mosley, is […] The post Magic may be leaning toward firing Jamahl Mosley no matter what appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Our writers break down Wednesday's high-stakes matchups and make their picks.

The Cavaliers didn’t have to wait long to learn their playoff fate. After Sunday’s regular-season finale, players and coaches gathered in the locker room at Rocket Arena, eyes on the TV as the Celtics and Magic wrapped up the East bracket. A Boston win meant one thing — the Cavs would face the Raptors. That’s exactly how […] The post Cavs know what to expect from Raptors: ‘We just have to play our game’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis wound up playing in 53 games, including 12 starts, during the regular season. The Miami brass was pleased with his progress, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald writes. “I’m very encouraged by the progress that he’s made,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “He’s willed himself through his work and consistent actions […]

Ahead of the Sixers' play-in tournament game vs. the Magic, here are 10 thoughts and tidbits.

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Jalen Suggs has made strides as a point guard for this Magic team. While even Jalen will tell you he has to reign in the turnovers and find balance in picking w

Ron Harper Jr. put the cherry on top of what's been a defining season with his impressive showing in Sunday's win over the Magic.

The NBA postseason has arrived. Phoenix and Portland play Tuesday night to decide the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. On Wednesday, Orlando goes to Philadelphia to decide the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference, followed by an elimination game between Golden State and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley has become one of the more talked-about coaches in recent weeks. But for the wrong reasons. Experts believe that Mosley is in the hot seat after the Magic stumbled to a 45-37 record in his fifth year at the helm. While they made the Play-In Tournament as the eighth seed, […] The post Magic rumors: How Jamahl Mosley’s hot seat might ‘erupt in flames’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jones called his final NBA game Sunday to conclude a 36-year stint with ESPN.

The Sixers will host the Magic in a play-in game Wednesday. Hit me with your questions ahead of the game.