Despite a record-setting first half, Orlando’s 41-point victory at Philadelphia was overshadowed by a skirmish between the two teams that led to the ejection of Jalen Suggs.

Wendell Carter Jr. had a funny reaction to Andre Drummond putting his hands up during an altercation between the Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers.

For the third time in as many years, the Knockout Rounds of the NBA Cup will not include the Sixers. Their loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday has officially eliminated the Sixers from contention to advance to the eight-team, single-elimination bracket, which will culminate in Las Vegas next month.

Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points, Paul George had nine points and seven rebounds in his season debut, and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied for a 110-108 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers.

The Sixers will be put through another test on Tuesday night, when they take on the Washington Wizards on the road for their first back-to-back set of the year. Last season, the Wizards snapped a six-game losing streak against Philadelphia, but the Sixers still won the season series 2-1. The slate is wiped clean in late October, as the 76ers search for a path to get to 4-0.

Beginning the week with a batch of Sixers notes and observations, starting with the likely return of Paul George on Monday night.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey arguably is the NBA’s hardest-working player this season. His heavy workload sure isn’t hindering his production so far.

Regardless, he’s a nice depth option at his position in fantasy leagues. Given Drummond’s track record as a big-time rebounder and play finisher around the rim, and Joel Embiid’s struggles to stay on the floor,