
Spoelstra: No need to penalize Ball any further
Erik Spoelstra supports no further penalties for LaMelo Ball after flagrant foul.
The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Orlando Magic in a play-in game on Wednesday, with the winner securing the No. 7 seed to play the Boston Celtics. The Sixers won two of three regular-season matchups against the Magic, who are coming off a disappointing loss.
The Philadelphia 76ers will begin their postseason run on Wednesday when they play host to the Orlando Magic in the play-in tournament, and if you're wondering how you can watch all the action live, you've come to the right place. The winner of this game clinches the No. 7 seed to take on the Boston Celtics in Round 1 while the loser prepares for a second play-in game.
The Sixers took two out of three from the Magic in the regular season and will look to continue that success in this matchup. Orlando is coming off quite an embarrassing loss in its season finale when it fell to the Celtics' third-stringers in a game that would have given the Magic home-court in this contest rather than going on the road. Led by Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers should take advantage of a Magic team that could be shaken by that type of effort in the finale.
Here's when and where you should tune in to see the matchup:
Sixers: OUT: Joel Embiid (post appendectomy surgery recovery), Johni Broome (right knee surgery recovery) PROBABLE: Trendon Watford (illness)
Magic: QUESTIONABLE: Jett Howard (left ankle sprain), Jonathan Isaac (left knee sprain)
Sixers: Classic Edition (Black)
Magic: Association Edition (White)
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This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Sixers vs. Magic play-in game: How to watch, lineups, broadcast info
The Sixers vs. Magic play-in game is scheduled to start on Wednesday evening, but the exact time can vary based on broadcasting details.
You can watch the Sixers vs. Magic play-in game live on the designated sports network broadcasting the NBA playoffs, which may vary by region.
The winner of the Sixers vs. Magic play-in game will secure the No. 7 seed and face the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs, while the loser will have to compete in a second play-in game.

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