Preseason Struggles Continue: Embiid Sidelined as 76ers Suffer 30-Point Blowout Loss to Magic After Fourth-Quarter Collapse

On October 11 (Beijing Time), the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Orlando Magic in an NBA preseason matchup. Still missing stars Joel Embiid and Paul George due to injuries, the 76ers struggled to find rhythm after a competitive first half. Despite entering halftime tied, Philadelphia’s performance unraveled in the second half—especially during a disastrous fourth quarter where they were outscored 8–34—ultimately falling 98–128 to the Magic, marking their third straight preseason defeat. For the 76ers, Tyrese Maxey led with 17 points and 2 assists, Ricky Council IV (Chandler) added 16 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals, David Duke Jr. (Barlow) contributed 12 points and 9 rebounds, while Kelly Oubre Jr. had 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. For the Magic, Wendell Carter Jr. dominated with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 assists, Paolo Banchero added 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists, Anthony Black tallied 12 points and 5 assists, Silva chipped in 12 points, and Goga Bitadze delivered 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks. The Magic entered this game fresh off a 126–118 win over the Heat, while the 76ers were still winless after two preseason losses to the Knicks in Abu Dhabi. Both teams started strong in the opening quarter, trading baskets in a fast-paced offensive duel. Philadelphia briefly took the lead with a 9–2 run before Orlando answered with a 10–1 burst to go ahead by one. The Magic held a slim 34–32 edge after the first period. In the second quarter, both sides continued their offensive rhythm. The Magic led by nine early, but the Sixers responded with a 12–0 run to regain the lead. By halftime, the score was knotted at 66–66, with both teams having multiple players in double figures. Maxey led the Sixers’ attack with 17 points, including three triples, while Oubre contributed 12 points and 5 rebounds. For Orlando, Carter had 14 points and 8 boards, while Banchero posted 11 points despite shooting just 3-for-11. After halftime, the Magic began to pull away as both offenses cooled. A 7–0 Orlando run midway through the third quarter stretched their lead to eight, but Philadelphia fought back to keep the deficit within single digits. The Magic held a 94–90 advantage entering the fourth quarter. In the final frame, the Magic completely took over. Catching fire from beyond the arc, they unleashed a 19–6 run in the first five minutes, extending their lead to 17. The 76ers’ defense broke down entirely, and the margin ballooned past 20 points as the game drifted into garbage time. Outscored 8–34 in the final quarter, the Sixers collapsed and fell to a lopsided 98–128 defeat, suffering their third consecutive preseason loss. The 76ers started with Kelly Oubre Jr., David Duke Jr. (Barlow), Patrick Edwards, Bona, and Tyrese Maxey, while the Magic fielded Franz Wagner Jr., Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr., Bane, and Jones.