Franz Wagner delivered an impressive 31-point, 11-rebound performance, leading the Orlando Magic to a 98-86 NBA Cup win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. The forward’s contributions helped the Magic secure their second straight victory in Group A play.
Jalen Suggs added 19 points and seven rebounds, while Jonathan Isaac and Moritz Wagner came off the bench to spark crucial runs.
The Magic broke the game open in the second half with a dominant 20-4 stretch that secured their lead.
Joel Embiid, appearing in only his second game this season for Philadelphia, contributed 20 points and eight rebounds but struggled with turnovers.
Jared McCain led the 76ers with 29 points, marking his fourth consecutive game with at least 23 points before fouling out late in the fourth quarter.
The 76ers’ offense faltered during a nearly 10-minute drought in the second half, producing just four points. This stretch allowed Orlando to pull ahead for good.
Orlando improved to 8-6 on the season and 2-0 in NBA Cup play, maintaining their unbeaten home streak this season.
Philadelphia, now 2-10, continues to struggle with cohesion after starting the season without its core trio of Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey.
George tallied just 13 points on 4-of-15 shooting, while Caleb Martin added only three points, highlighting the team’s offensive challenges.
Moritz Wagner scored 14 points off the bench for Orlando, adding to his younger brother Franz’s standout night. Isaac chipped in 11 points and nine rebounds, while Suggs’ relentless energy helped the Magic outwork their opponents.
Philadelphia’s shooting woes were evident as the team shot 40.3% from the field and just 32.3% from three-point range. Orlando, despite shooting 29.7% from deep, made up for it by dominating the glass and scoring effectively in the paint.
