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Orlando Magic Daily Grades: Orlando Magic: 105 Philadelphia 76ers: 97

By Zach Palmer

Nov 7, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Phil Pressey (26) drives to the net as Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) defends during the fourth quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center. The Orlando Magic won 105-97. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Phil Pressey (26) drives to the net as Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) defends during the fourth quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center. The Orlando Magic won 105-97. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Elfrid Payton finally had his breakout game and grades out well in the Orlando Magic’s 105-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

105. 38. Final. 97. 93

It was not pretty. But a W is a W.

The Orlando Magic did not come out of the gates strong, but they did manage to sneak out a victory against the Philadelphia 76ers 105-97.

There were lots of pockets of strong play from the Magic throughout as they built as much as a 15-point lead in the first half. The 76ers, as they often do, kept fighting and cut in the deficit.

It was an ugly slog as neither team was particularly sharp. The Magic made some shaky plays late, but had the shots to finish the game and off and seal their third win in the last four games.

A-. <p>Elfrid Payton finally found his groove tonight. A night after not playing a single minute in the fourth quarter, Payton played all but a few seconds of the fourth quarter. Payton scored 14 of his 20 in the fourth quarter and secured Orlando’s victory late.</p><p>Overall Payton looked much better in this game from the get go, he attacked the paint early and broke down the defense by finding his way into the paint.</p><p>One knock on Payton is that his defensive position tonight was suspect at times. 76ers guard <strong><a href=. PG. Orlando Magic. ELFRID PAYTON

B-. <p>The first quarter of the game for <strong><a href=. C. Orlando Magic. DEWAYNE DEDMON

C. <p><strong><a href=. SG. Orlando Magic. VICTOR OLADIPO

JASON SMITH. B. <p>I am far from a <strong><a href=. C/PF. Orlando Magic

C. <p>It is extremely difficult to grade this 76ers team. On one hand, they did not play great basketball. On the other hand, their roster is thin, and got even thinner tonight. In addition to the ejection of Nerlens Noel their starting small forward <strong><a href=. 0-6. 14th East. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS