Magic win 98-86 in NBA Cup game, dropping 76ers to 2-10 overall

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) celebrates after scoring during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Orlando, Fla.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) celebrates after scoring during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)


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ORLANDO, Fla. — Franz Wagner had 31 points and 11 rebounds, Jalen Suggs added 19 points and seven rebounds, and the Orlando Magic pulled away in the fourth quarter to a 98-86 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup game. Joel Embiid, playing 33 minutes in his second game this season for the 76ers, had 20 points and eight rebounds. Rookie guard Jared McCain scored 29 points, his fourth straight game of 23 or more, before fouling out with 4:56 remaining. Paul George added 13 points on 4-of-15 shooting as Philadelphia dropped to 2-10. The Magic are 2-0 in NBA Cup Group A play, while Philadelphia fell to 0-2.

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