If this team makes half of their three-pointers all year, they might just be tough to beat.
The Sixers led wire to wire, beating the Orlando Magic 136-124 Monday night. They are now 3-0. They did not win their third game last season until Nov. 22, improving to 3-12.
VJ Edgecombe had another performance well beyond his ears, going for 26 points on 10-of-17 shooing along with three rebounds and seven assists. Tyrese Maxey had another monster fourth quarter to once again lead all scorers with 43 points. He did it on 15-of-32 shooting along with eight assists.
Kelly Oubre Jr. continued his strong start to the season, finishing with 25 points and 1o boards. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 32.
Being the first leg of a back to back, Philadelphia was without Joel Embiid due to injury management, as well as Dominick Barlow as he recovers from procedure to fix an elbow laceration.
Here are some thoughts at the buzzer.