Franz Wagner scored 35 points (20 in the paint), and the Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 106-102.
Moritz Wagner’s driving layup put the Magic ahead for good with 11:48 left in the fourth quarter.
The 76ers got within 101-100 on Tyrese Maxey’s driving layup with 22 seconds to play, but Kentavious Caldwell-Pope answered with 2 free throws, and the 76ers got no closer.
Anthony Black’s dunk with 1:08 left made it 101-98, and Jalen Suggs’ free throw with 1.4 seconds left put it away at 106-102.
During clutch time, the 76ers outscored the Magic 8-7. Maxey (No. 5 in clutch wins added, 2024-25) scored 4 of the 76ers’ 8 on 1 for 2 shooting and 2 for 2 at the line.
Jonathan Isaac scored 14 points (8 in the paint) on 6 for 8 shooting off the bench, and Caldwell-Pope added 7 points and 5 steals.
For the 76ers, Jared McCain scored 24 points, and Maxey went 0 for 7 from 3.
The 76ers gave up 16 offensive rebounds, about 5 more than usual for the shots the Magic missed. The 76ers were outscored 16-5 in 4 minutes with Martin, Maxey, Martin, Bona and Council on the floor together. Wendell Carter Jr. fouled out.