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Magic Crush Sixers with Record First Half, 144-103

11/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Jalen Suggs, the Orlando Magic guard, was ejected late in the first half after shoving Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond during a scuffle with Orlando Magic forward Wendell Carter Jr.
The Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 144-103 after building a franchise-record 86-point first half.
Anthony Black scored 31 points for the Magic.
The Sixers were eliminated from the NBA Cup and will face the Brooklyn Nets next.

History

Historical Context

The 1977 brawl between the Detroit Pistons and New Jersey Nets marked a pivotal moment for the NBA, exposing issues of player conduct and prompting stricter regulations. This incident set a precedent for managing player interactions, as seen in Jalen Suggs' recent ejection for shoving Andre Drummond, underscoring the ongoing challenge of maintaining sportsmanship in professional basketball.

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Story summary

Jalen Suggs, the Orlando Magic guard, was ejected late in the first half after shoving Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond during a scuffle with Orlando Magic forward Wendell Carter Jr.
The Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 144-103 after building a franchise-record 86-point first half.
Anthony Black scored 31 points for the Magic.
The Sixers were eliminated from the NBA Cup and will face the Brooklyn Nets next.

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