Magic Wands: Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers — March 25, 2019

By Philip Rossman-Reich | Mar 25, 2019

PHILADELPHIA,PA - NOVEMBER 1: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic goes up for the reverse dunk against Philadelphia 76ers during a game at the Wells Fargo Center on November 1, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

The Orlando Magic wrap up their five-game homestand against the Philadelphia 76ers are their schedule toughens up and time runs out.

Philadelphia 76ers (47-26) vs. Orlando Magic (35-38)

Time/TV: 7 p.m./NBATV, FOX Sports Florida
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Line: 76ers by 2.5
Tickets: $29-$306 on Vivid Seats
2019 Season Series: 76ers 116, Magic 115 in Philadelphia on Oct. 20; Magic 111, 76ers 106 in Orlando on Nov. 14; 76ers 114, Magic 106 in Philadelphia on March 5; Tonight in Orlando

	Pace	Off. Rtg.	Def. Rtg.	eFG%	O.Reb.%	TO%	FTR
Philadelphia	102.7	111.5	108.3	53.3	27.8	14.8	31.8
Orlando	98.7	106.9	107.1	51.4	25.2	13.4	21.5

1) The Orlando Magic know they have no time to relax or rest. They know every game has significant meaning, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com writes.

2) The Philadelphia 76ers not bringing back their same starting lineup next year could lead to issues, Keith Pompey of Philly.com writes.

3) The Orlando Magic got their taste of playoff desperation as they defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in come-from-behind fashion on Friday. Those 17 minutes may have saved the Magic’s season, Josh Robbins of The Athletic recounts.

4) The Philadelphia 76ers have to get out of their “too comfortable” phase following a frustrating loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, Keith Pompey of Philly.com writes. Derek Bodner of The Athletic asks if the loss was a sign of a larger problem or a momentary struggle.

5) Michael Carter-Williams is giving the Orlando Magic the exact fight they need at this moment, Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes. His impact has gone beyond the box score, Garrett Townsend of Orlando Pinstriped Post writes.

6) Jimmy Butler is suddenly playing his best basketball of the season for the Philadelphia 76ers, Moke Hamilton of Sixers Wire writes.

7) Taking care of the ball has been one of D.J. Augustin’s greatest strengths, Josh Cohen of OrlandoMagic.com writes.

8) Teammates are marveling at how much Aaron Gordon has improved from last year as the Orlando Magic make their Playoff push, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com writes. His offensive outburst has helped the Magic in their home push, Roy Parry of the Orlando Sentinel writes.

9) Wesley Iwundu rarely takes a starring turn for the Orlando Magic, but he has been part of the glue holding the team together, Luke Duffy of Hoops Habit writes.

10) The Orlando Magic have created a source of pride with their defensive play, Roy Parry of The Orlando Sentinel writes.

11) Orlando Magic fan favorite J.J. Redick will be a huge problem for the Magic defensively as they take on the Philadelphia 76ers, Chris Hays of the Orlando Sentinel writes.

12) Steve Clifford said the Orlando Magic got a taste of what the Magic fan base can give them at the Amway Center during their comeback win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The Magic are getting a bigger taste of what the Playoffs will feel like, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com writes.

13) Terrence Ross took the FOX Sports Florida broadcast through the 17-point comeback Friday night.

14) The Lakeland Magic earned a bye in the G-League Playoffs with a trio of wins to close the season.

15) Zhaire Smith, Shake Milton and Haywood Highsmith are back with the Philadelphia 76ers for the rest of the season after the Delaware Blue Coats’ season ended. Christopher Kline of The Sixer Sense believes the 76ers should experiment with Milton in the lineup.