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Can the Philadelphia 76ers Bounce Back After Orlando Magic's Fourth Quarter Surge?

The Philadelphia 76ers faced a challenging game against the Orlando Magic at Xfinity Mobile Arena, resulting in a 128-98 loss. This outcome brings the Sixers to a pre-season record of 0-1, while the Magic stand at 1-0. The game was marked by significant shifts in momentum and strategic plays from both sides.


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First Quarter


The opening quarter saw both teams trading baskets with intensity. The Sixers managed to keep pace with the Magic, ending the quarter trailing slightly at 34-32. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia's charge with his dynamic playmaking abilities, contributing significantly to their offensive efforts.


Second Quarter


In the second quarter, Philadelphia found its rhythm and outscored Orlando by two points, bringing them level at halftime with a score of 66-66. Dominick Barlow showcased his prowess on both ends of the court, grabbing rebounds and adding crucial points for his team.


Third Quarter


As play resumed after halftime, Orlando began to assert control over proceedings. Despite efforts from players like Kennedy Chandler who added depth off the bench with key assists and steals, Philadelphia struggled defensively against Orlando’s relentless attack which resulted in them falling behind as they entered into fourth quarter action.


Fourth Quarter


The final period proved decisive as Orlando unleashed an offensive onslaught that left Philadelphia reeling; scoring only eight points compared to Magic’s dominant thirty-four-point finish sealed their fate for this matchup - highlighting some game-changing plays Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic had during this stretch which ultimately decided their fate for this matchup.


Philadelphia will look forward towards regrouping ahead of their next encounter against Minnesota Timberwolves scheduled for October 17th at Xfinity Mobile Arena starting from 7:00 PM EDT where fans can catch all live action via NBCS-PH broadcast network coverage available locally within region areas served by channel provider services offered thereon respectively!


Stay tuned for more updates including post-game report Philadelphia 76ers insights along other relevant details concerning upcoming fixtures involving your favorite team! Share this article if you enjoyed reading about how things unfolded during recent events covered here today!

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