The Magic also had separate seven-game losing streaks in November and December.Ĭole Anthony (right ankle sprain) and Wendell Carter Jr. Orlando, which committed 19 turnovers, dropped its seventh consecutive game. Philadelphia then outscored the Magic 28-17 over the last 12 minutes as Curry's three-point play with 1:23 to go secured the Sixers' 14th road victory of the season.

Former Magic player Tobias Harris contributed 22 points and nine rebounds in the 76ers' sixth consecutive win over Orlando.įurkan Korkmaz totaled 15 of his 20 points in the second half for Philadelphia, while Andre Drummond came off the bench to score 12.Ī jumper by Terrence Ross (18 points) gave Orlando an 81-70 lead with 5:01 left in the third quarter, but the 76ers closed within 89-88 entering the final period. Rivers cleared COVID-19 protocol after the Sixers went 2-0 under acting coach Dan Burke.Īfter being named the NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December on Tuesday, Embiid made 12-of-22 field goals and 7-of-10 free throws as Philadelphia extended its winning streak to five games.Įmbiid has scored 30 or more points in eight consecutive road games, and he also set a career high with his fifth straight game with at least 30 points. Joel Embiid scored 31 points and Seth Curry had 20 points and 12 assists, helping the Philadelphia 76ers rally past the host Orlando Magic 116-106 on Wednesday night in head coach Doc Rivers' return to the bench.

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