Here’s a quarter-by-quarter breakdown of my observations from tonight’s 116-114 nail-biter Sixers win over the Orlando Magic.
Q1: Need a rebound game tonight, after that abomination versus Brooklyn. Preferably one where Joel Embiid and James Harden can get some extra rest with a back-to-back tomorrow night against Denver, as well. Really nice start to the first from Tobias, who nets 7 of the Sixers’ first 8. Joel is certainly taking it half-speed on defense in this opening frame. Great to see Markelle Fultz back on the court. Some listless play from the Sixers thus far.