The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic 105-104 in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament on Tuesday, April 15, 2026, to clinch the No. 7 seed. Guard Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 26 points, while Joel Embiid added 23 points and 15 rebounds.
The game was decided in the final seconds. With the Sixers leading by one point, Orlando's Franz Wagner drove for a potential game-winning layup but was blocked by Sixers forward Nicolas Batum with 1.1 seconds remaining. The Magic could not get a final shot off after the block.
With the win, the 76ers advance to the first round of the NBA playoffs, where they will face the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics. The series is scheduled to begin this weekend. The Magic, as the No. 8 seed, will host the Chicago Bulls in a second play-in game for the final playoff spot.
