76ers' Andre Drummond 'not scared, worried' about Celtics after win over Magic

Philly star ready to take on Boston in playoffs after beating Orlando in play-in game

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:07am

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The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic 109-97 in the NBA play-in tournament, with Andre Drummond delivering a strong performance. Drummond downplayed any fear about facing the Boston Celtics in the playoffs, saying the 76ers have enough talent in their locker room to win the series.

Why it matters

The 76ers-Celtics rivalry is one of the most storied in the NBA, and their upcoming playoff matchup will be highly anticipated. Drummond's confidence in his team's ability to beat the Celtics could set the tone for a hard-fought series between the two Eastern Conference powerhouses.

The details

Drummond played 31 minutes and scored 14 points, one of five 76ers players to reach double figures. He also pulled down 10 rebounds. The game briefly got heated, with a scuffle between the 76ers' VJ Edgecombe and the Magic's Jalen Suggs. The 76ers overcame a sluggish third quarter to pull away for the win.

  • The 76ers defeated the Magic on April 16, 2026.
  • The 76ers and Celtics will face off in the NBA playoffs next.

The players

Andre Drummond

A veteran center for the Philadelphia 76ers who is a two-time NBA All-Star.

Tyrese Maxey

A young guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who scored 31 points in the win over the Magic.

VJ Edgecombe

A 76ers player who was involved in a scuffle with the Magic's Jalen Suggs during the game.

Jalen Suggs

A Magic player who was involved in a scuffle with the 76ers' VJ Edgecombe during the game.

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What they’re saying

“Obviously, they're a tough challenge, but I've said this before: We have enough guys in this locker room to help us win basketball games.”

— Andre Drummond, 76ers Player

What’s next

The 76ers will face the Celtics in the NBA playoffs next, in a highly anticipated matchup between the two Eastern Conference rivals.

The takeaway

The 76ers' win over the Magic sets up a must-see playoff series against the Celtics, and Drummond's confidence in his team's ability to beat Boston could make for an exciting and hard-fought series between the two NBA powerhouses.