Key Takeaways:
- Tyrese Maxey netted 43 points, including eight consecutive points in a pivotal stretch during the fourth quarter
- Rookie VJ Edgecombe added 26 points for Philadelphia, who are now 3-0 despite Joel Embiid being sidelined
- Andre Drummond collected his 11,000th career rebound, becoming the 32nd player in NBA history to achieve this milestone
Match Recap and Turning Points
Philadelphia secured a resounding 136-124 home victory over the Orlando Magic, propelled by a stellar 43-point display from Tyrese Maxey. Despite missing their star centre, Joel Embiid, who sat out to rest his surgically repaired left knee after being limited to 20 minutes across the first two games, the 76ers demonstrated their offensive depth.
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Maxey took command in the closing stages, hitting a three-pointer and following up with a driving layup inside the final 90 seconds to give his team a comfortable 12-point margin. Across the early season, Maxey is averaging 37.0 points per game. Complementing him was rookie VJ Edgecombe, who delivered 26 points and has now amassed 75 points over his initial three NBA appearances. Kelly Oubre Jr. also made a significant contribution, finishing with 25 points for the Sixers.
Magicβs Efforts and Standout Performances
Orlando opened their demanding five-game, 10-day road trip with their third straight defeat, despite an emphatic 32-point performance from Paolo Banchero. Desmond Bane brought energy and scoring prowess, tallying 24 points, while Franz Wagner chipped in 22 points. Anthony Black provided a highlight moment, connecting on a dramatic three-quarter-court shot at the third-quarter horn to pull the Magic within seven points at 101-94.
| Player | Team | Points | Notable Statistic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | 76ers | 43 | Scored 8 consecutive points in key fourth-quarter stretch |
| VJ Edgecombe | 76ers | 26 | Has scored 75 points in his first 3 games |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | 76ers | 25 | Consistent scoring support |
| Paolo Banchero | Magic | 32 | Top scorer for Orlando |
| Desmond Bane | Magic | 24 | Provided strong perimeter scoring |
| Franz Wagner | Magic | 22 | Key contributor |
| Andre Drummond | 76ers | 4 | Recorded 6 rebounds; now with 11,000 career rebounds (32nd in NBA history) |
Historical Milestones and Upcoming Fixtures
Andre Drummondβs six rebounds on the night placed him in the distinguished company of only 32 NBA players to have reached at least 11,000 career rebounds.
The Magic will look to halt their losing run when they visit Detroit on Wednesday. Philadelphia, meanwhile, are set for an away clash with Washington on Tuesday.
