The Philadelphia 76ers earned a win over the Orlando Magic 101-96 to move one game above .500. The 76ers held a 16 point lead in the third quarter and the lead evaporated. However, the 76ers were able to still hold on and earn the victory. Everyone is now back for the team besides for Ben Simmons. The team is now ready to make a push and rise in the NBA’s Eastern Conference standings.
Seth Curry led the way for the 76ers with 24 points on 10 of 13 shooting from the field. He knocked down three out of five from behind the three-point line. He also grabbed two rebounds as well. Curry spoke postgame on how the team feels and himself now that the roster is back to full strength besides for Simmons.
“Now that everybody’s back, we got to figure out how to get back to playing dominant basketball,” Curry said.
More Sixers Contributions
- Tobias Harris scored 17 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out two assists.
- Joel Embiid scored 16 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and dished out five assists.
The 76ers travel to Boston next to face the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, 12/1. Tip-off is at 7:30 Eastern from the TD Garden.
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