Philadelphia 76ers 144-103 Orlando Magic, NBA Cup 2025: Anthony Black Stars In Victory

Anthony Black scored 27 of his career-high 31 points in the first half, Franz Wagner added 21 points and the Orlando Magic routed the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers 144-103 in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night. Orlando’s Jalen Suggs was ejected with 27 seconds left in the first half after receiving two technicals during a heated altercation between the teams. Tyrese Maxey scored 20 points to lead the 76ers, whose absences included Joel Embiid (right knee injury management), Paul George (right ankle sprain) and rookie VJ Edgecombe (left calf tightness). Orlando improved to 3-0 in the Cup and the 76ers dropped to 0-3.

Updated on: 26 November 2025 12:53 pm

NBA: Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers

Orlando Magic's Anthony Black, right, celebrates with Jalen Suggs, left, and Wendell Carter Jr., center, during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola

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NBA: Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic

Philadelphia 76ers' Quentin Grimes, left, goes up for the shot against Orlando Magic's Wendell Carter Jr., right, during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola

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NBA Cup: Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers

Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner reacts to a three-point basket during the second half of an NBA Cup basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola

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NBA Cup: Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic's Anthony Black, right, drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers' Jared McCain, left, during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola

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NBA Basketball Game: Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers

Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner, left, blocks the shot attempt by Philadelphia 76ers' Quentin Grimes, right, during the second half of an NBA Cup basketball game in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola

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NBA Basketball Game: Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic

An incident on the court between Orlando Magic's Jalen Suggs, second from left, Philadelphia 76ers' Jabari Walker, third from right, and Andre Drummond, center, which leads to technicals and the ejection of Suggs during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola

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NBA Basketball: Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers

Orlando Magic's Wendell Carter Jr. (34) dunks the ball after taking the pass from Jalen Suggs (4) with Philadelphia 76ers' Jabari Walker, center left, defending during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola

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NBA Basketball: Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic's Jalen Suggs reacts as time is called during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola

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NBA Basketball Championship: Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers

Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner, top, shoots the ball over Philadelphia 76ers' Justin Edwards, left, and Andre Drummond (1) during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola

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NBA Basketball Championship: Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic

Philadelphia 76ers' Jared McCain (20) celebrates his three-point shot with Trendon Watford (12) during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola