Matchup History
In 2005, Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson recorded his career high against the Orlando Magic when he dropped 60 points during a February game in South Philly. It was six years prior, though, in a first round matchup in the 1999 NBA playoffs that the Iverson-led Sixers started to make their mark on the league, winning a first-round playoff series against Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway’s team three games to one. Two years later, AI would take his squad to their first Eastern Conference title since 1983.
Since the Orlando Magic joined the NBA via expansion in 1989, this matchup has featured several other stars, including Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal and Dwight Howard, who also suited up for the Sixers in his career. These two teams squared off four times in the 2022-23 NBA regular season, with the 76ers recording three Ws!
The 76ers swept the Magic in their 2023-24 season series. On December 27, the 76ers visited Orlando, winning by 20 points. The 76ers recorded a second road win against the Magic on January 19, 2024. Their last matchup of the season on April 12 was another victory for the Sixers, with a final score of 125-113. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey combined for 60 points.
The Sixers and Magic played in four games during the 2024-25 season, the first of which was a part of the NBA Emirates Cup on November 15 where the Sixers fell to the Magic 86-98. The Sixers lost to the Magic in the rest of their three matchups.
In the first Sixers–Magic matchup of the 2025–26 season, Tyrese Maxey erupted for 43 points and 8 assists, powering Philadelphia to a 136–124 win. Rookie VJ Edgecombe added an impressive 26 points and 7 assists in the victory. The rematch on November 25th told a different story, however, as the Sixers fell 103–144.
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