Sixers 88, Magic 98

The Sixers sure will be glad to leave Florida.

A night after getting blown out by the Miami Heat, the Sixers didn't fair much better agaisnt the Orlando Magic. Another slow start by the Sixers left them down 14 at the end of the first quarter. The trimmed it down to 9 at the end of the third quarter with an impressive run, but they could get no closer.

The Orlando Magic were lead by Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu, who both chipped in 20 points. Philadelphia native Jameer Nelson also had a good game, with 16 points and 9 assisits.

Elton Brand had his worst game so far as a Sixer, with only 6 points and 12 rebounds. Andre Iguodala had a pretty good game overall, with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Thaddeus Young coninuted to grow and impress, leading the Sixers with 19 points.

The lose dropped the Sixers to 2-4. A slow start did the Sixers in again, as they actually won the game if you take away the first quarter. The Magic are a team the Sixers need to beat, becasue they should be fighting with them come playoff time a playoff seed in the 4-5-6 area.

The Sixers schedule dosn't get any easier from here, as the Jazz come to town, followed by a rematch with the Raptors in Toronto, then a visit to the Pacers.