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Magic's Play-In Dream Fades After Sixers Loss
16 Apr
Summary
- Orlando Magic lost 109-97 to Philadelphia 76ers in Play-In opener.
- Franz Wagner's potential knee injury raises concerns for Orlando.
- Magic now face Charlotte Hornets for final playoff spot.
The Orlando Magic have been sent home after a 109-97 defeat against the Philadelphia 76ers in the initial game of the Play-In Tournament. The Magic and Sixers battled closely through the first half, but Orlando's offense stalled significantly in the third quarter, enabling Philadelphia to establish a lead they maintained until the game's conclusion.
Despite narrowing the deficit to two points at one stage, the Magic were unable to close the gap further due to offensive struggles down the stretch. The team's performance was further hampered by a potential knee injury to Franz Wagner with just over a minute remaining, adding uncertainty to his availability. Wagner had been managing a high ankle sprain throughout the season.
Orlando missed an opportunity to secure the No. 7 seed and will now host the Charlotte Hornets to compete for the No. 8 seed. The winner of this upcoming game will advance to face the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the playoffs, while the loser will be eliminated from contention. The game is scheduled for Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Kia Center and will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video.
