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A competitive NBA Cup game between the Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers turned sour on Tuesday night when a ejection and several technical fouls were handed out in the first half.
The incident occurred with 27 seconds left in the first half.
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An on-court incident between Orlando Magic’s Jalen Suggs, second from left, Philadelphia 76ers’ Jabari Walker, third from right, and Andre Drummond, center, leads to technicals and the ejection of Suggs during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
76ers center Andre Drummond got into it with Orlando’s Wendell Carter Jr. Drummond for a split second, as if ready for a round of fisticuffs. No punches were thrown, but as players from both teams converged, Suggs shoved Drummond.
Philadelphia’s Jabari Walker then came over and got involved, leading to more pushing and shoving from Suggs and Magic players. Employees from both teams ran onto the field to break the monotony.
Drummond, Carter, Walker and Magic guard Desmond Bane each received technical fouls. Suggs was hit with two technical fouls and was ejected from the game.
Orlando Magic’s Jalen Suggs reacts as time runs out in the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
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“In my opinion, it’s a little too crazy to square off, so it was in the moments leading up to it,” Suggs told reporters after the game. “They were what they were. I don’t regret it. I’ll stick up for my brother every time. I’ll take the fine. Don’t think I should have been thrown out, but I’ll take it.”
Orlando won the game, 144-103.
Anthony Black scored a career-high 31 points in 28 minutes off the bench. He was 12-of-17 from the floor, including 4-of-6 from 3-point range. Franz Wagner added 21 points in the win.
Tyrese Maxey led Philly with 20 points. Jared McCain had 15 points off the bench.
Orlando Magic’s Anthony Black, right, drives to the basket against 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 as the 76ers fell to 9-8. Orlando remained undefeated in NBA Cup play, while Philadelphia was eliminated from group stage play.
