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Shorthanded Sixers Drop Preseason Home Opener to Magic

Injury uncertainty heightens roster evaluations before the Oct. 22 opener.

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)
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Overview

  • Philadelphia fell to Orlando 128-98, moving to 0-3 in the preseason after its first stateside exhibition.
  • Key players sat out, including Joel Embiid, Paul George, VJ Edgecombe, Jared McCain, Trendon Watford, Quentin Grimes and Kyle Lowry.
  • Rookie VJ Edgecombe missed the game with left hip soreness, was labeled day-to-day after taking part in shootaround and is expected to return to practice next week.
  • Two-way big Dominick Barlow posted 12 points and nine rebounds and drew public praise from Nick Nurse, who said Barlow is earning a place in the rotation with Trendon Watford still sidelined by a hamstring injury.
  • Tyrese Maxey scored 17 points in 12 first-quarter minutes as Nurse emphasized more ball and player movement, including off-ball usage for his star guard.