The Philadelphia 76ers host the Orlando Magic at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday night in an Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament clash. The winner of this #7 vs. #8 seed matchup will secure the No. 7 seed and advance to face the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The loser will have one final life on Friday, facing the Hornets for the No. 8 seed.
Philadelphia enters the contest as the 7th seed with a 45–37 record, having overtaken Orlando on the final day of the regular season. However, the 76ers are facing a massive injury crisis at the worst possible time. With Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George all sidelined, the burden falls on rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe and veteran Kyle Lowry.
The Magic arrive as the 8th seed, also finishing with a 45–37 record. Unlike their opponents, Orlando enters the postseason with their core trio of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Desmond Bane fully healthy. They boast a top-tier defense. The Magic aim to use their depth and physical frontcourt to dominate a depleted 76ers squad and secure their first guaranteed playoff berth in years.
Magic vs. 76ers: Live Streaming And Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT)
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- National Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video
- Live Streaming: NBA League Pass, Fubo (Free Trial available)
Projected Starting Lineups
Orlando Magic
- PG: Jalen Suggs
- SG: Desmond Bane
- SF: Franz Wagner
- PF: Paolo Banchero
- C: Wendell Carter Jr.
Philadelphia 76ers
- PG: Kyle Lowry
- SG: Quentin Grimes
- SF: VJ Edgecombe
- PF: Trendon Watford
- C: Andre Drummond
Injury Report For 76ers vs. Magic Game
Orlando Magic
- Jonathan Isaac (PF): QUESTIONABLE (Left knee sprain)
- Jett Howard (SG): QUESTIONABLE (Left ankle sprain)
- Caleb Houstan (SF): AVAILABLE (Cleared after minor illness)
Philadelphia 76ers
- Joel Embiid (C): OUT (Post-appendectomy surgery recovery)
- Tyrese Maxey (PG): OUT (Pinkie tendon injury)
- Paul George (SF): OUT (One-game league suspension)
- Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF): OUT (Right elbow injury)
- Johni Broome (C): OUT (Right knee surgery recovery)
- Trendon Watford (PF): PROBABLE (Illness)
Head to Head
The Philadelphia 76ers won the 2025–26 regular-season series 2–1. Philadelphia secured a 136–124 victory in October and a 103–91 road win in January. However, Orlando’s lone victory was a massive 144–103 blowout in Philadelphia back in November. Historically, the Magic lead the all-time regular season series 84-55. The 76ers and the Magic are tied at 5-5 in the all-time playoff series.
Prediction
While the 76ers have home-court advantage, the sheer volume of their injuries makes this an incredibly difficult task. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are a physical mismatch for Philadelphia’s reserve-heavy frontcourt. Expect the Magic to dominate the glass with Wendell Carter Jr. and for Desmond Bane to exploit the 76ers’ perimeter rotations. Unless VJ Edgecombe produces a legendary playoff debut, Orlando’s health and depth should carry them to the No. 7 seed.
Score Prediction: Magic 114 – 76ers 101
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Where To Watch Across The Globe
United States
- Date/Time: April 15, 2026, 7:30 PM ET
- Channel: Amazon Prime Video, NBA League Pass
Canada
- Date/Time: April 15, 2026, 7:30 PM ET
- Channel: TSN, NBA League Pass
United Kingdom
- Date/Time: April 16, 2026, 12:30 AM GMT
- Channel: TNT Sports, NBA League Pass
Australia
- Date/Time: April 16, 2026, 9:30 AM AEST
- Channel: ESPN, NBA League Pass
Germany
- Date/Time: April 16, 2026, 1:30 AM CET
- Channel: DAZN, NBA League Pass
France
- Date/Time: April 16, 2026, 1:30 AM CET
- Channel: beIN Sports, NBA League Pass
Spain
- Date/Time: April 16, 2026, 1:30 AM CET
- Channel: Movistar+, NBA League Pass
Italy
- Date/Time: April 16, 2026, 1:30 AM CET
- Channel: Sky Italia, NBA League Pass
India
- Date/Time: April 16, 2026, 5:00 AM IST
- Channel: Amazon Prime Video, NBA League Pass
Brazil
- Date/Time: April 15, 2026, 8:30 PM BRT
- Channel: ESPN, Prime Video, NBA League Pass
Mexico
- Date/Time: April 15, 2026, 5:30 PM CST
- Channel: ESPN, Star+, NBA League Pass
Japan
- Date/Time: April 16, 2026, 8:30 AM JST
- Channel: Rakuten TV, NBA League Pass
Philippines
- Date/Time: April 16, 2026, 7:30 AM PHT
- Channel: TV5, NBA TV Philippines, NBA League Pass
Singapore
- Date/Time: April 16, 2026, 7:30 AM SGT
- Channel: StarHub, Singtel, NBA League Pass
