Expectations were high for the Philadelphia 76ers heading into the 2024-2025 NBA season. Just 12 games in, it’s safe to say the Sixers are coming up way short of expectations. Friday’s game against the Orlando Magic offered the Sixers an opportunity to get back on the right path.

Franz Wagner had 31 points and 11 rebounds, Jalen Suggs added 19 points and seven rebounds, and the Orlando Magic pulled away in the fourth quarter to a 98-86 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup game.

The Philadelphia 76ers will continue with the NBA Cup on Friday when they take on the Orlando Magic to begin a 3-game road trip, and if you're wondering how you can watch all the action live, you've come to the right place. The Sixers will look to get on track with their stars on the floor.

The Orlando Magic suffered a tough injury loss earlier this month. The All-Star forward Paolo Banchero had to go through testing to determine his playing status

Independent reporter Sean Green joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the Orlando Magic's new NBA City jersey release, and the incoming matchup against the 2-9 Philadelphia 76ers in the second game of the NBA Cup In-Season Tournament.

The 76ers attempt to rebound from their first NBA Cup loss with a matchup against the 1-0 Magic in this odds, prediction, and pick breakdown.

The Magic are looking to close out a perfect homestand with a fifth consecutive victory, coming in from back-to-back victories over the Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers on Tuesday and Wednesday. They're 7-6 on the year, 6-0 at the Kia Center and atop their NBA Cup group.

Here is the full injury report for Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Orlando Magic in the NBA Cup on Friday.