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Magic set new franchise record thanks to their young star’s incredible performance in win over 76ers

The Orlando Magic dismantled the Philadelphia 76ers by 41 points to improve to 3-0 in NBA Group Cup play.

The Orlando Magic continue to be without Paolo Banchero, who has missed the last 7 straight games with a strained groin.

However, the Magic have fared well without their top star, going 5-2 during his absence.

The Magic had 9 players finish this game in double figures and their bench combined to score 82 points.

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Anthony Black led the Orlando Magic to a huge first half

Anthony Black’s career-high entering the game against the Philadelphia 76ers was 23 points.

OKC could go 74 wins or better!

He had 27 points in 17 minutes off the bench in the first half alone on his way to a career-high 31-point performance.

Black was masterful in the first half as he shot 10-of-14 from the field and 4-of-5 from deep.

The Magic scored 86 points before halftime, setting a new franchise record for the most points scored in any half.

Andre Drummond squares up against Wendell Carter Jr.

Magic guard Jalen Suggs got ejected late in the first half after receiving two technical fouls on a single play.

The incident started with a minor clash between centers Wendell Carter Jr. and Andre Drummond, which saw Drummond square up looking to fight.

This led to Suggs escalating things by shoving Drummond, leading to another scuffle.

Jabari Walker confronted Suggs before Magic coaches intervened. Drummond, Walker, Carter Jr. and Desmond Bane also received technical fouls.

This article first appeared on NBA Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.

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