Embiid on song in Sixers tune-up
Joel Embiid had 21 points on 9-of-15 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds in 22 minutes as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 120-114 in their preseason match on Monday.
Ben Simmons added nine points, five rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a block.
Furkan Korkmaz made 6 of 8 from the field, including 3 of 5 from behind the arc, and finished with 18 points in 18 minutes for the Sixers.
Nikola Vucevic led Orlando with 20 points and blocked two shots. Terrence Ross hit three 3s and finished with 13 points.
Notes:
76ers: Markelle Fultz, the top pick in the 2017 draft who missed 68 games last season, had 12 points on 5-of-12 shooting and grabbed six rebounds. ... Jerryd Bayless did not play after suffering a sprained knee during practice on Sunday. He'll be re-evaluated in 3-to-4 weeks. Wilson Chandler, who strained his hamstring in Friday's preseason opener, did not play.
Magic: DJ Augustine and Mo Bamba, the No 6 overall selection in June's draft, scored 12 points apiece. Augustine hit 3 of 4 from 3-point range and had six assists. ... Isaiah Briscoe had 11 points and Aaron Gordon added 10 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
AP
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