76ers Defeat Magic 109-97

Philadelphia extends win streak to 4 games with road victory over Orlando

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:20am

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A fragmented, geometric painting in shades of orange, blue, and green, capturing the dynamic movements and energy of a basketball game through Picasso-esque abstraction.The 76ers' balanced attack and stifling defense proved too much for the Magic in this cubist-inspired depiction of the game's key moments.Today in Orlando

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic 109-97 in an NBA matchup on Sunday night. The 76ers were led by a strong performance from guard Tyrese Maxey, who scored 34 points, while the Magic were paced by Paolo Banchero's 18 points.

Why it matters

This win extends Philadelphia's winning streak to 4 games as they continue to solidify their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race. For Orlando, the loss is another setback in what has been a challenging season as they look to build around their young core of Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs.

The details

The 76ers jumped out to an early lead and were able to maintain it throughout the game, leading by as many as 15 points. In addition to Maxey's 34 points, Philadelphia also got double-digit scoring contributions from Joel Embiid and James Harden. For Orlando, Paolo Banchero led the way with 18 points, while Markelle Fultz added 13 points and 8 assists.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Tyrese Maxey

A 23-year-old guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who led the team in scoring with 34 points.

Paolo Banchero

A 20-year-old forward for the Orlando Magic who scored a team-high 18 points.

Joel Embiid

A 29-year-old center for the Philadelphia 76ers who scored in double figures.

James Harden

A 36-year-old guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who also scored in double digits.

Markelle Fultz

A 28-year-old guard for the Orlando Magic who contributed 13 points and 8 assists.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough game against a scrappy Orlando team, but our guys stepped up and played with a lot of energy and focus tonight.”

— Doc Rivers, Head Coach, Philadelphia 76ers

“We just couldn't get enough stops down the stretch. Hats off to Philly, they made the plays they needed to win this one.”

— Jamahl Mosley, Head Coach, Orlando Magic

What’s next

The 76ers will look to extend their winning streak when they host the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, April 19th. The Magic will try to bounce back when they visit the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, April 21st.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the continued development of the 76ers as a contender in the East, as well as the ongoing challenges facing the rebuilding Magic as they work to integrate their young core of talent.