NBA scores: Magic wallop 76ers as tensions run high
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The closely contested NBA Cup matchup between the Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers turned tense on Tuesday night, with ejections and multiple technical fouls being called in the first half.
The incident occurred 27 seconds before the end of the first half.
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Orlando Magic player Jalen Suggs, second from left, Philadelphia 76ers player Jabari Walker, third from right, and Andre Drummond, center, during an incident during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, due to technical issues that resulted in Suggs being ejected from the game. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
76ers center Andre Drummond, Orlando native Wendell Carter Jr. He briefly engaged in a fight with Drummond and stood as if ready to come to blows. No punches were thrown, but as players from both teams came together, Suggs pushed Drummond.
Philadelphia’s Jabari Walker then arrived and got involved, leading to more shoving from Suggs and the Magic players. Players from both teams ran onto the field to break the monotony.
Drummond, Carter, Walker and Magic guard Desmond Bane were given technical fouls. Suggs was given two technical fouls and was removed from the game.
Orlando Magic’s Jalen Suggs reacts as time runs out during the first half of the NBA Cup basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
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“In my opinion, it’s a little bit too crazy to challenge, so that was the case in the moments before,” Suggs told reporters after the game. “They were who they were. I have no regrets. I will always stand behind my brother. I will take the punishment. Don’t think I should be expelled from school, but I will accept it.”
Orlando won the game 144-103.
Anthony Black scored a career-high 31 points in 28 minutes off the bench. He shot 12/17 from the field and 4/6 from 3-point range. Franz Wagner added 21 points in the victory.
Tyrese Maxey led Philly with 20 points. Jared McCain scored 15 points off the bench.
Orlando Magic’s Anthony Black (R) drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers’ Jared McCain during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
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The Magic improved to 11-8 on the season as the 76ers fell to 9-8. While Orlando remained undefeated in NBA Cup matches, Philadelphia was eliminated in group play.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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