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Apr 15, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) celebrates with guard Vj Edgecombe (77) after a win against the Orlando Magic in a play-in round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The Sixers have two-and-a-half days to prepare themselves.

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Feb 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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The Sixers aren't expected to have their star center early in their first-round series against their hated rivals.

Apr 15, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) reacts after a forward Paul George (8) score against the Orlando Magic during the third quarter of a play-in round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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VJ Edgecombe's intensity helped set the tone in the Sixers' win against the Magic to secure the seventh seed on Wednesday night.

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The Magic couldn't take advantage of Joel Embiid's absence when they faced the Sixers in the play-in tournament on Wednesday.

Apr 15, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) talks with guard Tyrese Maxey (0) and guard Vj Edgecombe (77) during a break in action against the Orlando Magic in the third quarter of a play-in round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey scored 11 of his game-high 31 points in the fourth quarter to power the Sixers past the Orlando Magic and set up another chapter between Philadelphia and the Boston Celtics in the playoffs.

Nov 11, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) talks with guard VJ Edgecombe (77) during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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The Sixers booked their ticket to the playoffs on Wednesday by beating the Orlando Magic in the NBA's play-in tournament.

Apr 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) during introductions against the Detroit Pistons at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Down an offensive focal point, the Sixers will need rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe to carry over the play he's offered for much of his first year in the NBA.

Mar 19, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White (3) stands on the court during the third quarter against the Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

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The Sixers priced themselves out of being able to acquire Coby White at the trade deadline this year, which could prove costly.

Feb 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (R) and guard Vj Edgecombe (L) react after a victory against the Miami Heat at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Does the value of playoff reps outweigh the pros of missing the playoffs entirely for the Sixers?

Apr 10, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Will the Sixers earn a matchup with the Boston Celtics, or will their season be pushed to the ropes with another Play-In game required?

Apr 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) is introduced before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

A little more than 24 hours before the ball drops between the Orlando Magic and Sixers in Philadelphia on Wednesday, neither team is saving many Chess moves.

Apr 3, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

What can the under-manned Sixers do to beat the Magic?

Feb 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts while clutching his body after a play against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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The Sixers will be without Joel Embiid as they aim to secure the seventh seed against the Magic on Wednesday.

Jan 9, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) is guarded by Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) in the first quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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The NBA's play-in tournament is making the Sixers' case for why they need their own stadium.

Mar 7, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center/forward Joel Embiid (21) shown on the bench during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Paul Pierce believes that the Sixers must trade Joel Embiid and build around Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.

Oct 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) and Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) wrestle for ball control during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Heading into Sunday, it seemed as though the Sixers were headed for the No. 8 seed in the East. Even if they beat the Milwaukee Bucks, they would have been the

Apr 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) reacts after scoring against the Milwaukee Bucks in the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey never got to experience March Madness, but he imagines Sunday night, in the locker room, after the Sixers' victory over the Milwaukee Bucks was something like it.

Oct 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) reacts after scoring against the Orlando Magic during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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A truly horrifying loss from the Magic on Sunday gave the Sixers the No. 7 seed in the East rather than the No. 8 seed.

Apr 10, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Sixers must defeat the Bucks in their regular-season finale to snatch a playoff spot, but will have to do so without Joel Embiid.

Apr 10, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 32 points, eight rebounds and five assists to power the Sixers to a victory over the Indiana Pacers and keep their hopes of avoiding the Play-In tournament alive.

Apr 1, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) and 76ers forward Paul George (8) look on from the bench against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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The Sixers' chances of avoiding the play-in tournament are now on life support.

Mar 23, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Dalen Terry (14) dribbles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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The Sixers are waiving Cameron Payne and converting two-way swingman Dalen Terry to a standard contract ahead of the playoffs.

Apr 9, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) handles the ball against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

The Pacers, who are barely holding off the Brooklyn Nets for position at the second overall pick in this summer's draft, have no incentive to put a team forward who can win.

Apr 9, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) talks with Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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The Sixers are now all but certain to be play-in bound after losing to the Houston Rockets on Thursday.

Hours after being a surprise addition to the injury report—out due to illness—the Sixers announced thatJoel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis.