Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points (22 in the paint), and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 136-124.
The 76ers took control with a 14-2 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 15.
The Magic got within 115-113 on Anthony Black’s driving layup with 6:04 to play, but Quentin Grimes answered with 3 free throws, and the Magic got no closer than 118-115.
During clutch time, the 76ers outscored the Magic 10-2.
VJ Edgecombe had 26 points (14 in the paint) and 7 assists, and Kelly Oubre Jr. added 25 points and 10 rebounds. The 76ers had 3 20-point scorers.
For the Magic, Paolo Banchero had 32 points and 3 blocks, and Desmond Bane added 24 points. Franz Wagner scored 22 points on 8 for 12 shooting. The Magic had 3 20-point scorers.
The Magic committed 13 turnovers to the 76ers’ 7. Grimes fouled out for the 76ers, and Bane for the Magic.