Bain's 34 points weren't enough to save the 76ers from a 109-97 victory over the Magic and a playoff run.

April 16th - The 76ers easily defeated the Magic 109-97. Maxi contributed 31 points, 2 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Edgecombe added 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 1 assist. For the Magic, Bane scored 34 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Ben Clint Bonjad had 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.

In the first quarter, Bane and BenCairo scored consecutively to help the Magic keep the score close. The 76ers responded with offense from Oubre and Maxi. At the end of the first quarter, the 76ers led 28-24. In the second quarter, Bane continued his scoring, and BenCairo played a well-rounded game on both ends of the court, allowing the Magic to briefly take the lead. However, the 76ers regained the advantage thanks to consistent scoring from George and Etchcomb. At halftime, the 76ers led 59-55.

After switching sides, the Magic took the lead, but the 76ers , led by Oubre and Echcomb, gradually widened the gap. At the end of the third quarter, the 76ers led 79-74 . In the final quarter, the Magic narrowed the gap to one point, but Maxi scored crucial points to regain the lead. Drummond hit a three-pointer in the final stages to seal the victory, and the 76ers maintained their advantage. Ultimately, the 76ers defeated the Magic 109-97 .

Magic player statistics

Bain had 34 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists; Benjamin Bankel had 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists; Black had 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists; Wagner had 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists; Carter had 5 points, 11 rebounds, and 1 assist; Kane had 5 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist; Saga had 4 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists; Silva had 4 points and 2 rebounds; Bitadze had 2 points and 2 rebounds.

76ers player stats

Maxi had 31 points, 2 rebounds, and 6 assists; Edgecombe had 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 1 assist; Oubre had 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; George had 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists; Drummond had 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 assists; Grimes had 4 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists; Barlow had 4 points and 2 rebounds; Bona had 2 points and 3 rebounds.

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