76ers Edge Magic at Halftime in Tense NBA Play-In Showdown

53 articles · Updated · The Action Network · Apr 15

The Philadelphia 76ers led the Orlando Magic 59-55 at halftime in their NBA Eastern Conference play-in tournament game.
Tyrese Maxey paced the Joel Embiid-less Sixers with 16 points, while Desmond Bane led the Magic with 19 points in a physical, tense contest.
The winner secures the No. 7 seed and faces the Boston Celtics, while the loser will play the Charlotte Hornets for the final playoff spot.

With Joel Embiid's playoff return 'very unlikely,' can Tyrese Maxey truly carry the 76ers on a deep postseason run?

How will Orlando's paint-focused strategy fare against Philadelphia's perimeter attack in this do-or-die game?

Could Embiid's absence secretly benefit the 76ers by forcing a faster, more unpredictable offensive style against Orlando?

What does the Hornets' dramatic turnaround reveal about the new keys to success for rebuilding NBA franchises?

After major streaming glitches, can Prime Video deliver a flawless broadcast for the NBA's high-stakes playoff games?

As the 76ers plan a new $1.3B arena, what does this signal about the future of live sports fan experiences?