Cole Anthony had 27 points, Paolo Banchero scored seven points in the final 1:32 and the Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-99 on Sunday night. Banchero finished with 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his second game back after being sidelined by a torn oblique.

The Magic's franchise player thrived in his return from an oblique injury, though it wasn't enough for the win.

Having Banchero back in the mix gives the Magic offense a whole new set of weapons. And if he’s able to return to the form he evidenced in the early stages of the 2024-25 campaign, then he should be able to keep the Magic as one of the best teams in the East as the regular season rapidly approaches its mid-point.