Tyrese Maxey Leads 76ers to Playoffs

Maxey's dominant performance was supported by rookie V.J. Edgecombe, who added 19 points and 11 rebounds in a high-stakes play-in tournament matchup.

The Sixers pulled away late in the fourth quarter, demonstrating their depth and resilience despite a season plagued by injuries to key players.

The upcoming series against the Celtics represents a rematch of the 2023 semifinals and is expected to be one of the most intense battles of the first round.

For the Magic, the loss highlights the team's struggle to find a consistent superstar presence in high-pressure moments.