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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.
The 76ers have a tough time matching up with towering, athletic post players. Even in a loss, Justin Edwards is developing into a steady player who makes the right play. Jared McCain is starting to regain the rhythm that made him a rookie-of-the-year front-runner last season before he suffered a season-ending knee injury.
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.
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