The Philadelphia 76ers secured a crucial victory over the Orlando Magic with a final score of 125-113, marking their seventh consecutive win. This win has significant implications for their playoff positioning, moving them into sixth place in the Eastern Conference, just ahead of Orlando. Joel Embiid, despite an injury scare involving his left knee with 1 minute, 15 seconds left in the first half, returned to the game to lead the Sixers with 32 points and 13 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey also played a pivotal role, contributing 28 points and 5 three-pointers to the win. The Sixers' push for a top-six seed and their efforts to avoid the play-in tournament will come down to the wire, with their final game of the season against the Nets on Sunday being of particular importance. Embiid's knee will be reevaluated, highlighting the ongoing concern for his fitness as the playoffs approach.
The Sixers know there’s legitimate stakes this time for their season finale Sunday vs. the Nets. @NoahLevick of @NBCSPhilly has the story: https://t.co/yYL8OjfDz3
Unlike last season, the Sixers know there's real stakes for Sunday's finale vs. the Nets. @NoahLevick has the story. ⤵️ https://t.co/BQ6JuQaKOY
There’s still hope the Sixers can avoid play-in tournament and earn an automatic playoff seed https://t.co/eGdM8UacvN via @phillyinquirer
Sixers side: Another Embiid scare https://t.co/3yA1LmtSjT
New ESPN story: A comprehensive look at what could play out on Sunday, including: – why Boston should be rooting for Milwaukee to beat Orlando – the race to the top of the West – the East and West play-in races – likeliest matchups and much more: https://t.co/BxEaiWpMB5
Sixers top the Orlando Magic to win their seventh straight but remain in play-in tournament picture https://t.co/eYQLzcm3Qp via @phillyinquirer # NBA
Sixers-Magic takeaways: Success hinges on Joel Embiid’s knee, Tyrese Maxey becoming closer, Tobias Harris’ solid defense https://t.co/PpYex54ttO via @phillyinquirer #NBA
Joel Embiid tweaked left knee #JoelEmbiid https://t.co/QHSpng6iu4
How can the Sixers claim the 6-seed? Here is your guide to all the possible scenarios. https://t.co/D4YcQOvPRv
The 76ers can only hope Joel Embiid’s knee is no longer a serious concern. Tyrese Maxey has established himself as a closer regardless of who’s on the floor. And Tobias Harris’ defense is a major bonus. Those three things stood out in the Sixers’ 125-113 victory over the…
Joel Embiid Tweaked Left Knee, To Be Reevaluated Saturday https://t.co/46yEXaj6YH
The Sixers' push for a top-six seed will come down to the wire. 👀 @NoahLevick on the team's critical win over the Magic, where things stand going into the final day. ⤵️ https://t.co/YOXqYDQXBS
Sixers-Magic takeaways: Success hinges on Joel Embiid’s knee, Tyrese Maxey becoming closer, Tobias Harris’ solid defense https://t.co/PpYex54ttO via @phillyinquirer
Joel Embiid returns from an injury scare, scores 32, Philadelphia beats Orlando 125-113 https://t.co/497xXwhCsQ
76ers hold off Magic, keep hopes of avoiding play-in alive https://t.co/ceo4eJa557
Joel Embiid’s dominant performance leads 76ers to victory over Magic #JoelEmbiid #OrlandoMagic #Philadephia76ers https://t.co/fvtoPoYgaN
The 76ers avoided an injury scare to Joel Embiid and won their seventh-straight game, holding off the Magic to keep their hopes of avoiding the play-in game alive. https://t.co/DFLaBCLS56
New ESPN story: Philadelphia survived a late Orlando run and a Joel Embiid injury scare to beat the Magic and continue their push to avoid the play-in. East tiebreaker scenarios included in here, too, with only 1, 9, 10 set with one day of action left. https://t.co/xFYrumiQT1
🏀 FRIDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀 Joel Embiid leads the @sixers to their 7th straight win as PHI sits at #7 in East and moves into a 3-way tie record-wise with ORL and IND! Tyrese Maxey: 28 PTS, 5 3PM Kelly Oubre Jr.: 21 PTS, 9 REB https://t.co/VMYIzIqWUv
Joel Embiid returns from injury scare, scores 32 as Sixers beat Magic 125-113 https://t.co/yz8dIRUwCt
Joel Embiid returns from injury scare, scores 32 as 76ers beat Magic 125-113 https://t.co/DrsfayeqCn
The East play-in possibilities, explained: https://t.co/DwJaOEpRZK
Sixers top the Orlando Magic to win their seventh straight but remain in play-in tournament picture https://t.co/eYQLzcm3Qp via @phillyinquirer
With Cavs winning tonight, 76ers will finish sixth: — with a win and an Orlando loss or an Indiana win 76ers will finish seventh: — with a win and an Orlando win and an Indiana win, as Magic win division and Pacers win tiebreak with Philly.
HUGE win for the Sixers, 125-113 win over the Magic in "the biggest game of the year" if you ask Nico Batum Joel Embiid with a game high 32 PTS & 13 REB @Pat_Egan is live with 76ers Extra in a few minutes to react and look ahead to the Sixers' potential playoff run! https://t.co/TnLzGFPb0O
Monster games from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey push the Sixers into a tie with the Magic with one game left to play. Postgame w/ @DerekBodnerNBA NOW! @KyleNeubeck joins from The Center. Tune in! https://t.co/XNN8KmgQ8K https://t.co/g6MVnxO99n
A huge night from Joel Embiid, which included some gorgeous dimes and an injury scare, along with a 3-point barrage from Tyrese Maxey lift the Sixers to a key win over the Magic in their push for the 6th seed. In studio with @_devongivens at 9:55. https://t.co/cM1KoNRQ8J https://t.co/fQ8gfey22S
Well Sixers still have paths to sixth seed at least. Either need Trae Young to show out against Indy on Sunday or need the Bucks (most likely playing for the two seed?) to beat the Magic a second time.
Sixers coach Nick Nurse on Joel Embiid tweaking his knee and returning to the game: https://t.co/dxFPiRo0np
Joel Embiid secures a double double and leads the 76ers to their seventh straight win 🔔 ✅ O 30.5 Total Points ✅ O 10.5 Total Rebounds ✅ O 4.5 Total Assists https://t.co/kgTHI4bNDW
The 76ers beat the Magic, which means for the moment the Sixers have moved to sixth place and Orlando has moved to seventh. This could change in six seconds. Stay tuned.
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers to a crucial seventh consecutive win. @NoahLevick has his observations: https://t.co/klyNrEO1wO
7 straight wins for the Sixers heading into their final game of the season on Sunday. 😤 https://t.co/I44xehGCPH
In a game with real stakes, the Sixers got elite outings from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, setting up a dramatic final day of the season on Sunday. Great W. Recap @PHLY_Sports https://t.co/lyzpG2bPwp
The 76ers had a scare when Joel Embiid went to the locker room with 1 minute, 15 seconds left in the first half after appearing to injure his left knee. But after being checked out, he was back on the court at the start of the second half. https://t.co/oJNFj0Dgxt
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was back on the court at the start of the second half of Friday's game against the Orlando Magic after appearing to hurt his left knee in the final minutes of the second quarter. https://t.co/K2ApVmG760
Embiid knee update from halftime (he then played 9 more minutes in the third quarter). https://t.co/b2pTD9ZJ69
Joel Embiid walks back onto the court with a minute to go before the end of halftime here in Philly to a big ovation from the fans here, and appears to be warming up to return to the game.
Sixers-Magic about to tip-off here in Philly, one of several games with massive playoff ramifications across the East, and the league, today. Franz Wagner is back for Orlando, while Philadelphia has Joel Embiid and Kyle Lowry both in the starting lineup.
The Sixers have a big game with the Magic tonight, @katetscott has more right now on @975BestShowEver
Can Sixers inch closer to avoiding play-in? 🔔 https://t.co/8uWeNVEW8F (via @soshtry) https://t.co/NQOE2fjPNp
The Sixers sit on the cusp of “biggest game of the year” and a shot at East Conference’s sixth seed. https://t.co/a1g74wWy8o