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 Friday night. Joel Embiid, playing 33 minutes ...

The Philadelphia 76ers discuss the decision to start Jared McCain over Kelly Oubre Jr. against the Orlando Magic.

The Sixers drop to 0-2 in the NBA Tournament Cup, but that is the least of their concerns. Right now, after losing to the Orlando Magic on the road 86-98, Nick Nurse’s team falls to 2-10 on the season.

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.

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.

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

Joel Embiid addresses his tough second half and how the Philadelphia 76ers fell apart late to the Orlando Magic.