Orlando Magic to Face Philadelphia 76ers in Play-In Tournament

Playoff seeding on the line as two Eastern Conference teams battle for a postseason spot.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:40pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game in motion, with overlapping shapes and planes of bright blue, orange, and red colors.The play-in tournament matchup between the Magic and 76ers promises an intense, high-stakes battle for a playoff spot.Daytona Beach Today

The Orlando Magic will take on the Philadelphia 76ers tonight at 7:30 p.m. in a high-stakes play-in tournament matchup, with the winner earning a spot in the NBA playoffs.

Why it matters

The play-in tournament has added an extra layer of drama and importance to the end of the regular season, as teams fight for the final playoff spots. This matchup between the Magic and 76ers features two Eastern Conference squads looking to extend their seasons.

The details

The Magic and 76ers finished the regular season with nearly identical records, making this a closely contested play-in game. Both teams will be looking to their star players to lead the way, with the Magic relying on the scoring of Paolo Banchero and the 76ers counting on the all-around game of Joel Embiid.

  • The game tips off tonight, April 15, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. local time.

The players

Orlando Magic

An NBA team based in Orlando, Florida that competes in the Eastern Conference.

Philadelphia 76ers

An NBA team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that competes in the Eastern Conference.

Paolo Banchero

The star player for the Orlando Magic, known for his scoring ability.

Joel Embiid

The star player for the Philadelphia 76ers, an elite two-way center.

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What they’re saying

“This is a huge game for both teams, with so much on the line. We're ready for the challenge and can't wait to get out there and compete.”

— Paolo Banchero, Forward, Orlando Magic

“The play-in tournament has added so much excitement and drama to the end of the season. We know we have our work cut out for us against a tough Magic team, but we're confident we can get the job done.”

— Joel Embiid, Center, Philadelphia 76ers

What’s next

The winner of tonight's game will advance to face the loser of the 7 vs. 8 seed matchup in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

The takeaway

The play-in tournament has created a thrilling end to the NBA regular season, with high-stakes games like this one between the Magic and 76ers. Fans are in for an exciting showdown between two talented Eastern Conference teams fighting for a postseason berth.