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Sixers vs. Magic play-in game: How to watch, lineups, broadcast info
TL;DR
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:
How to watch
- Date: Wednesday, April 15
- Time: 7:30 p.m. EDT
- Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena Philadelphia, PA
- Channel: Amazon Prime Video
Notable injuries
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)
Uniform assignments
Sixers: Classic Edition (Black)
Magic: Association Edition (White)
Probable starting lineups
Philadelphia 76ers
- Guard - Tyrese Maxey
- Guard - VJ Edgecombe
- Forward - Paul George
- Forward - Kelly Oubre Jr.
- Center - Adem Bona
Orlando Magic
- Guard - Jalen Suggs
- Guard - Desmond Bane
- Forward - Franz Wagner
- Forward - Paolo Banchero
- Center - Wendell Carter Jr.
Next 5 games for Sixers
- If Sixers WIN: Game 1 vs. Celtics on Sunday, April 19
- If Sixers LOSE: Second play-in game on Friday vs. Hornets
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Sixers vs. Magic play-in game: How to watch, lineups, broadcast info
Q&A
What time does the Sixers vs. Magic play-in game start?
The Sixers vs. Magic play-in game is scheduled to start on Wednesday evening, but the exact time can vary based on broadcasting details.
How can I watch the Sixers vs. Magic play-in game live?
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.
What are the implications of the Sixers vs. Magic play-in game for the playoffs?
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.