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The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic 109–97 on April 15 at Wells Fargo Center, holding the visitors 12 points below the Vegas total of 223.5 in a defensive showcase. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 31 points on 44.7 percent shooting, while Keldon Oubre Jr. added 19 points as the 76ers made 12 three-pointers and controlled the boards with 40 rebounds against Orlando's 41. The Magic's Desmond Bane scored 34 points in a losing effort, but Philadelphia's defense suffocated Orlando's offense—the 76ers posted a 109.0 offensive rating while holding the Magic to 97.4, forcing 14 turnovers compared to their own 11. Philadelphia's second quarter proved decisive, outscoring Orlando 31–31 before pulling away with a 30-point fourth quarter, while the Magic managed just 19 points in the third quarter. Philadelphia's 8 steals and 9 blocks underscored their defensive intensity, a critical factor in playoff positioning.
