Magic 76ers matchup notes: the margins are narrow.
ESPN's game comparison listed both teams at 115.8 points per game, which is a good reminder that this preview should not pretend the records separate them.
| Stat | Orlando | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 45-37 | 45-37 |
| Seed | 8 | 7 |
| Points per game | 115.8 | 115.8 |
| Field-goal percentage | 47.0% | 46.0% |
| Rebounds per game | 43.3 | 43.6 |
| Assists per game | 26.6 | 24.6 |
| Blocks per game | 4.7 | 5.7 |
| Steals per game | 8.5 | 9.1 |
Player leader snapshot
Orlando
Paolo Banchero was listed at 22.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per game, with Jalen Suggs at 5.5 assists.
Philadelphia
Tyrese Maxey was listed at 28.4 points and 6.7 assists per game, with Andre Drummond at 8.4 rebounds.
Best practical angle
Orlando's assist edge suggests a more shared offense, while Philadelphia's steals and blocks suggest a better chance to create defensive jolts. In a Play-In game, that makes the first turnover run important: if Philadelphia turns steals into Maxey pace, Orlando has to slow the game down fast.