nba Game Recap
Recap - 76ers Defeat Orlando 112-92
The battle between the 76ers and Magic didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Orlando was handed a 112-92 defeat on Wednesday at Kia Center.
Bettors who backed the 76ers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 228.5.
Philadelphia got 23 points from Tyrese Maxey and another 22 points from De'Anthony Melton. Paul Reed contributed 3 assists, while Paul Reed cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Orlando got 24 points from Franz Wagner in a losing cause and another 20 points from Jalen Suggs. Anthony Black contributed 4 assists for the Magic, while Paolo Banchero had 9 rebounds.
Philadelphia led at halftime, 52-46.
Philadelphia won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-43.
Next game, Philadelphia takes its act on the road to face Houston looking for another win. For Orlando, they head home to face New York.