Preseason - The 76ers lost 3 games in a row to the Magic by 30 points, collapsed 8-34 in the final quarter and Embiid George was injured.

On October 11, the 76ers played against the Magic at home in the NBA preseason. Embiid and George continued to miss due to injuries. The two sides drew in the first half. The 76ers continued to be widened in the second half, especially the 8-34 collapse in the final quarter. In the end, the 76ers lost to the Magic 98-128 and suffered a three-game losing streak in the preseason.

Statistics

76ers: Maxi had 17 points and 2 assists, Chandler had 16 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals, Barlow had 12 points and 9 rebounds, and Oubre had 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals.

Magic: Carter 20 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists, Banqueiro 13 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, Blake 12 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists, Silva 12 points, Bitadze 11 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks.

Game Review

The Magic defeated the Heat 126-118 in their last preseason game. The 76ers were double-killed by the Knicks in the past two preseason games in Abu Dhabi. The 76ers continued to lack Embiid and George in this game. The two sides started the offensive mode early. Both teams scored 30+ points in the first quarter. The first quarter started 7-7. The 76ers took the lead with a 9-2 offensive. The Magic responded with a 10-1 offensive to lead by 1 point. The two sides continued to cling to the score in a tug-of-war. At the end of the first quarter, the 76ers trailed the Magic by 2 points 32-34.

In the second quarter of the game, both sides scored 30+ points in a single quarter for two consecutive quarters and continued to attack. The 76ers started 32-41 behind by 9 points, and the 76ers launched a 12-0 offensive to lead by 3 points. The two sides then fought closely for the score. In the first two quarters, the 76ers made 6-3 three-pointers, twice as much as the Magic. Two Magic players scored in double figures, Benqueiro scored 11 points on 3-of-11 shooting, Carter had 14 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Three 76ers scored in double figures, Maxi scored 3 three-pointers and 17 points, Oubre had 12 points and 5 rebounds, and Barlow had 10 points and 6 rebounds. The 76ers won 34-32 by 2 points in a single quarter, and the two sides maintained 66-66 at the end of the first half.

After the halftime break, the offensive firepower of both sides declined. In the first 4 and a half minutes of the third quarter, the 76ers fell behind 76-77 by 1 point. The Magic launched a 7-0 offensive to expand their 8-point advantage. It's just that the 76ers quickly caught up to within 5 points. The two sides clung to the score and fought in a tug-of-war. The 76ers lost 24-28 in a single quarter by 4 points. At the end of the third quarter, the 76ers trailed the Magic 90-94. In the first three quarters of the game, four players from both sides scored in double figures: Carter 20+13, Banqueiro 13 points, Bitaze 11 points and Silva 12 points, Oubre 12 points, Barlow 10+8, Maxi 17 points and Chandler 16+5+4.

Five and a half minutes before the last quarter, the Magic fired consecutive three-pointers from the outside, taking the lead in launching a 19-6 offensive to suppress the 76ers. The 76ers were already 96-113 behind the Magic by 17 points and requested a timeout. The Magic then continued to open up a 20+ lead. The game had lost suspense in advance and entered garbage time. Both sides also started training mode. The 76ers lost 26 points 8-34 in the final quarter. In the end, the 76ers suffered a 3-game losing streak in the preseason after losing to the Magic.

Starting lineup for both sides

76ers: Oubre, Barlow, Edwards, Bona, Maxi

Magic: Wagner Jr., Benqueiro, Carter, Bane, Jones