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Short-Handed Sixers Fall to Magic as Maxey Flashes, Barlow Bolsters Rotation Bid

With several starters sidelined, Nick Nurse used the night for evaluation that strengthened Dominick Barlow’s case for regular minutes.

Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic grabs a defensive rebound in the first half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Kia Center on December 27, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. 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.
Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner, right, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Adem Bona, center, and Dominick Barlow during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Oct 10, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) shoots past Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Philadelphia lost its home preseason game to Orlando 128-98, dropping to 0-3, with Tyrese Maxey scoring 17 points in a 12-minute first quarter before sitting the rest of the night.
  • The Sixers held out Joel Embiid, Paul George, Kyle Lowry, Quentin Grimes, Jared McCain and rookie VJ Edgecombe, who was listed with left hip soreness and is considered day-to-day with practice expected next week.
  • Nick Nurse continued to stress ball and player movement, noting Maxey’s effective off-ball usage during his explosive opening stint.
  • Two-way big Dominick Barlow posted 12 points and nine rebounds and drew praise from Nurse, who said Barlow has earned a look in the rotation as the team searches for power forward answers with Trendon Watford still out with a hamstring issue.
  • Jabari Walker and other depth pieces received extended minutes as evaluations continue ahead of the preseason finale on Oct. 17 and the Oct. 22 regular-season opener at Boston.