Paolo Banchero's return couldn't have come at a better time for the Orlando Magic, who have lost 11 of their last 18 games after a torrid stretch in November.

The Sixers still put up a strong battle led by Tyrese Maxey, but it wasn't enough as they fell to the Magic 104-99 on the road. Maxey had 29 points and five assists in a terrific individual effort, but Orlando received 27 points from Cole Anthony and the Magic used their athleticism to make a difference on the floor in the win.

Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 29 points ... Anthony Black finished with 17 points, six rebounds and six assists. Takeaways Read: Paolo Banchero returns to Magic lineup after missing 34 games with torn oblique, scores 34 in loss 76ers: The loss ...

(AP) Cole Anthony had 27 points, Paolo Banchero scored seven points in ... game back after being sidelined by a torn oblique. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 29 points. Paul George had 25 ...

Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 29 points ... Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) looks to pass the ball as Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele, front right, defends during ...

The Philadelphia 76ers rank near the bottom of the power rankings while the Detroit Pistons are surging in the East.

The NBA revealed the 2025 All-Star Game starters on Thursday during Inside the NBA’s pregame show, and subsequently announced by the NBA.

Rivers spent three seasons navigating the NBA gauntlet peppered with Embiid health issues. The former MVP has only played in 13 of the Sixers’ 41 games.

The NBA revealed its 2025 All-Star Game starters on Thursday, and as expected, the selections have sparked some discussion, with a few surprises and a few familiar faces.

Who will make it to San Francisco for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game? Here are ClutchPoints' picks and predictions.

Jokic finished his triple-double late in the third quarter with an assist that led to a dunk from Gordon. Jokic didn't play in the fourth quarter

The All-Star Game is quickly becoming an event that shines a spotlight on the NBA's best up-and-coming talent.No fewer than four players made their All-Star Game debuts in each of the last 11 midseason showcases,