Time/TV: 7 p.m./NBATV, FSFlorida
Line: Sixers by 8.5
Tickets: $11-$261 on Vivid Seats
Season Series: 76ers 130, Magic 111 in Philadelphia on Nov. 25; 76ers 116, Magic 105 in Philadelphia on Feb. 24; Tonight in Orlando
| Pace | Off. Rtg. | Def. Rtg. | eFG% | O.Reb.% | TO% | FTR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 101.4 | 106.6 | 103.1 | 53.1 | 25.6 | 16.7 | 27.0 |
| Orlando | 100.4 | 103.7 | 108.5 | 51.9 | 20.0 | 14.7 | 24.1 |
1) A strained left foot will keep Jonathan Isaac on the sideline tonight. But he tells Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel he does not believe it is serious.
2) Tracy McGrady said the Orlando Magic must build through the draft in order to give free agents to come to the team, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel writes.
3) J.J. Redick credits his routine and the meticulousness of his preparation for his success. A routine Scott Cacciola of The New York Times details completely.
4) The stakes are high as the Philadelphia 76ers chase the third seed in the Eastern Conference, David Murphy of the Philadelphia News writes. The 76ers’ goal is to get home court advantage in the first round, Sarah Todd of The Philadelphia News writes.
5) Kevin F. Love of Liberty Ballers looks at how the Philadelphia 76ers have fared against each of their potential Playoff opponents.
6) Joel Embiid is expected to play in every back to back the rest of the season, including tonight against the Orlando Magic, Sarah Todd of the Philadelphia News writes.
7) Aaron Gordon and Jonathan Isaac playing together is something the Orlando Magic want to see as much of as possible the rest of this season, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com writes. The duo showed exactly what was possible in their 26 minutes together Tuesday, their first extended playing time together this year.
8) The Orlando Magic’s offensive execution has woefully let the team down recently.
9) The Philadelphia 76ers dominated the Memphis Grizzlies, their starters barely playing in the second half.
10) The Philadelphia 76ers have not been complacent against the worst teams in the league, Marc Narducci of The Philadelphia News writes.
11) Joe DiProsperos of The Sixer Sense makes the case for T.J. McConnell to win the Sixth Man of the Year.
12) Daniel Volpone of The Sixer Sense names an interesting stat for each Philadelphia 76ers starter.
13) Tracy McGrady got to live a childhood dream playing for the Orlando Magic and that is why his induction into the team hall of fame has so much meaning, Chris Barnewall of CBS Sports writes.
14) Tracy McGrady recounted his favorite memories in an Orlando Magic uniform as he was inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame earlier this week.
15) Our Ryan Doyle previews the prospects to watch at the NCAA Tournament this weekend. Aaron Goldstone of Orlando Pinstriped Post also shares his prospects to watch this weekend. Christopher Kline of The Sixer Sense breaks down the best prospect in each Sweet Sixteen game. Jack Coolahan of The Sixer Sense looks at what several players have to gain this weekend.
16) The easy commute from Lakeland to Orlando is helping Rodney Purvis and Jamel Artis contribute to two teams late in the season, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com writes.
17) Liberty Ballers looks into the myth of the streaky shooter.