Magic and 76ers players push each other during NBA Cup game
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A competitive NBA Cup matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers turned testy Tuesday night when an ejection and several technical fouls were dished out in the first half.
The incident occurred with 27 seconds remaining in the first half.
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An on-court incident between Jalen Suggs of the Orlando Magic, second from left, Jabari Walker of the Philadelphia 76ers, third from right, and Andre Drummond, center, led to technicals and Suggs’ ejection during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
76ers center Andre Drummond faced off against Orlando’s Wendell Carter Jr. Drummond, for a split second, engaged as if ready for a round of fisticuffs. No punches were thrown, but as players from both teams joined forces, Magic star Jalen Suggs shoved Drummond.
Philadelphia’s Jabari Walker then approached and got involved, prompting more shoving from Suggs and the Magic players. Staff members from both teams ran onto the court to break the monotony.
Drummond, Carter, Walker and Magic guard Desmond Bane each received technical fouls. Suggs received two technical fouls and was ejected from the game.
Orlando Magic’s Jalen Suggs reacts as time runs out during the first half of an NBA Championship basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
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“In my opinion, facing each other is a little crazy, that’s how it was in the moments before,” Suggs told reporters after the game. “They were what they were. I have no regrets. I will defend my brother at all times. I will accept the fine. I don’t think they should have expelled me, but I will accept it.”
Orlando won the game, 144-103.
Anthony Black scored a career-high 31 points in 28 minutes off the bench. He made 12 of 17 field goals, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range. Franz Wagner added 21 points in the victory.
Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 20 points. Jared McCain scored 15 points off the bench.
Orlando Magic’s Anthony Black, right, drives to the basket against the Philadelphia 76ers’ Jared McCain, left, during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
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The Magic improved to 11-8 on the season while the 76ers fell to 9-8. Orlando remained undefeated in NBA Cup games, while Philadelphia was eliminated from group contention.
The News contributed to this report.
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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor at News Digital.