76ers clinch playoff spot after defeating Magic in play-in tournament
The Philadelphia 76ers clinched a playoff spot after defeating the Orlando Magic in the play-in tournament on Wednesday night.
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, V. J. Edgecombe added 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers weathered the absence of Joel Embiid to beat the Orlando Magic 109-97 on Wednesday night and secure the No.
7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Sixers moved on to a first-round series that begins Sunday at Boston. Desmond Bane and the Magic aren't done yet.
They will host Charlotte on Friday night, with the winner earning the No. 8 seed in the East and a first-round matchup with Detroit. PLAY THE FRICKEN SONG.
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