Franz Wagner had 31 points and 11 rebounds, Jalen Suggs added 19 points and seven rebounds, and the Orlando Magic pulled away in the fourth quarter to a 98-86 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup game.

The Magic are looking to close out a perfect homestand with a fifth consecutive victory, coming in from back-to-back victories over the Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers on Tuesday and Wednesday. They're 7-6 on the year, 6-0 at the Kia Center and atop their NBA Cup group.

The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Orlando Magic on the road on Friday in their second NBA Cup game. The Sixers are now 0-2 in the second annual in-season tournament and they have work to do in these final two NBA Cup games while also needing help.

Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following an NBA Cup road loss to the Orlando Magic.

Expectations were high for the Philadelphia 76ers heading into the 2024-2025 NBA season. Just 12 games in, it’s safe to say the Sixers are coming up way short of expectations. Friday’s game against the Orlando Magic offered the Sixers an opportunity to get back on the right path.