The Orlando Magic (19-11) went into Wednesday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers (20-10) trying to extend their winning streak to three. Fueled by a pair of double-doubles and a 3-point masterpiece by Ryan Anderson, the Magic beat the Sixers 103-87.
Orlando played a near flawless first quarter going 12 for 20 from the field with only two turnovers. They held Philadelphia to only 16 first quarter points and led by 13 after one period of play. After Jason Richardson hit a reverse layup about a minute in a half into the game to give the Magic a 4-2 lead, the Sixers would trail the remainder of the game. After falling behind by 19 at halftime, Philadelphia did make a run in the third quarter. With an Elton Brand three point play with 5:46 remaining in the third, the Sixers cut the Magic lead to four at 66-62 but the Magic responded. Orlando ended the third on a 9-1 run and led by nine going to the fourth. The Magic would not let Philadelphia back in the game only allow...
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