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Orlando Magic Grades: Orlando Magic 104, Philadelphia 76ers 88

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Dec 2, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jodie Meeks (20) reacts after his score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Orlando Magic won 104-88. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 2, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jodie Meeks (20) reacts after his score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Orlando Magic won 104-88. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Orlando Magic responded to their loss Thursday night. They put in their best offensive performance of the season in blowing out the Philadelphia 76ers.

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It was unclear how the Orlando Magic would react playing a back to back following a disappointing and disheartening defeat in Memphis on Thursday night. That loss had all the workings of a spirit-crushing loss. One that sets a team back.

Or perhaps it could be one that galvanized the team.

The Magic had a game the next day in Philadelphia. This was a chance to erase that awful memory.

Orlando did that — and a little bit more.

After falling behind 9-3 early in the game, the Magic took control. They buckled down on defense and got the ball moving inside and out. They scored the next 16 points and took control of the game, never really looking back.

Orlando came out of the locker room in the third quarter roaring and quickly opened up a 15-point lead on its way to a 104-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on Friday. The Magic more than responded. They played with heart, energy, efficiency and physicality. The Magic

The Magic more than responded to Thursday night’s defeat. They played with heart, energy, efficiency and physicality. Orlando dominated the game, moved the ball and, most importantly, made shots.

Everyone seemed to play their role and the Magic finished. They put the game away early and quickly regained control when the Sixers tried mounting a run. Philadelphia could not get out of its own way and missed several 3-pointers, but Orlando was solid defensively.

And the league’s worst offense finally made some shots. Again and again, moving the ball in a way the team had not to this point in the season. Or had done so rarely this season.

For once, the Magic had everything rolling and left their opponents scratching their heads in frustration. It was the Philadelphia crowd frustrated and booing a disappointing effort.

The Magic more than did their part to frustrate the home team. They dominated the game.

Orlando Magic. AARON GORDON. A. <strong><a rel=. F

B+. <strong><a rel=. SG. Orlando Magic. EVAN FOURNIER

<strong><a rel=. C. Orlando Magic. NIKOLA VUCEVIC. A

B+. <strong><a rel=. SG. Orlando Magic. JODIE MEEKS

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS. C-. The Philadelphia 76ers did not have a good game. It was not just merely that they got beat down so thoroughly. They just did not have anything positive to come from this game. Even Joel Embiid was a huge bright spot — 25 points, 10-for-21 shooting and 10 rebounds. But he too missed a lot of shots around the basket just like the entire Philadelphia team.<p>Philadelphia allowed Orlando to get into a good rhythm offensively and could not hold down one of the worst scoring teams in teh league down. The 76ers gave up open shots and were a step slow throughout the game. The Magic made some tough shots but the Sixers did little to impede whatever offense the Magic were trying to run. When Orlando struggled, it was more because it did something wrong. Even Philadelphia’s press was ineffective.</p><p>Offensively, the 76ers could not hit open shots and found the Magic’s shot blockers to be too big of an impediment. Credit to <strong><a rel=. 4-15. 15th East