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Joel Embiid, Paul George highlight Start 5 vs Magic
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Joel Embiid, Paul George highlight Start 5 vs Magic

After their matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers hit the road for a three-game road trip. First on the agenda is a meeting with Franz Wagner and the Orlando Magic.

Friday’s game will be the Sixers’ second NBA Cup game of the season. They dropped their first game against the New York Knicks on Tuesday in Joel Embiid’s return. As for the Magic, they picked up a win over the Charlotte Hornets to start the group stage in the win column.

The Sixers fell hugely short against the Cavaliers, but that won’t be the case against the Magic. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, head coach Nick Nurse stated that Embiid and Paul George are expected to return to action. In addition, there is no longer a minutes restriction for PG.

On Friday evening, Nurse will once again roll out a new starting lineup. The Sixers open the game with Kyle Lowry, Jared McCain, PG, Caleb Martin and Embiid.

McCain will get the start again for the Sixers after an impressive performance against the Cavs. He provided a big boost for the shorthanded team, with a career-high of 34 points and 10 assists. Now the rookie guard has a chance to show what he can do with some star plays.

The Magic enter this game in third place in the East with a 7-6 record. However, they will be without the services of their best player. All-Star forward Paolo Banchero remains out as he recovers from a torn oblique.