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11/25 21:48 CST Anthony Black nets career-high 31 points, leads Orlando to
144-103 win over Philadelphia
Anthony Black nets career-high 31 points, leads Orlando to 144-103 win over
Philadelphia
By AARON BRACY
Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA (AP) --- Anthony Black scored 27 of his career-high 31 points in
the first half, Franz Wagner added 21 points and the Orlando Magic routed the
injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers 144-103 in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night.
Orlando's Jalen Suggs was ejected with 27 seconds left in the first half after
receiving two technicals during a heated altercation between the teams.
Tyrese Maxey scored 20 points to lead the 76ers, whose absences included Joel
Embiid (right knee injury management), Paul George (right ankle sprain) and
rookie VJ Edgecombe (left calf tightness).
Orlando improved to 3-0 in the Cup and the 76ers dropped to 0-3.
The game was tied at 35-all after the first quarter before the Magic took
control in the second period. Philadelphia fans started showering boos on the
court when Orlando went up 17 points with 5 1/2 minutes left.
The frustration spilled onto the court with 27 seconds before the break when
the altercation led to Suggs' ejection.
The Magic dominated the second quarter, outscoring Philadelphia by 26 points in
the period to take an 86-60 lead at halftime.
Philadelphia's Trendon Watford limped to the bench with just over four minutes
left in the first half and did not return due to a left adductor strain.
Embiid missed his eighth game in a row and 11th this season. The seven-time
All-Star and 2023 MVP began the season recovering from left knee surgery,
limiting him to 20-to-25 minutes when available, but has since had issues with
his right knee.
George, who signed a four-year, $212 million deal with Philadelphia prior to
last season, made his season debut on Nov. 17 after offseason knee surgery. He
missed the following game, played the next two before sitting out against
Orlando.
For Orlando, Paolo Banchero was sidelined for his seventh consecutive contest
with a left groin strain.
Up Next
Magic: At Detroit on Friday night.
76ers: At Brooklyn on Friday night.
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