Sixers clinch No. 7 seed

Despite the absence of Joel Embiid, the Sixers relied on Maxey's late-game scoring and a strong double-double from V.J. Edgecombe to pull away from the Magic.

The victory caps a resilient season for Philadelphia, which battled through numerous injuries to maintain its playoff positioning.

The upcoming series against the Celtics marks a rematch of the 2023 Eastern Conference Semifinals, a rivalry that has historically produced high-intensity matchups.

Magic fans were left disappointed as the team struggled to match Philadelphia's scoring depth in the final minutes of the play-in contest.