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With a lengthy injury report, Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers were blown out at home 144-103 by the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.
Misfortune struck inside Xfinity Mobile Arena once again, as Trendon Watford was forced to exit Tuesday's NBA Cup game versus the Orlando Magic after suffering an apparent groin injury, per The Athletic's Tony Jones.
Five NBA games were sprinkled throughout Christmas Day, starting with Spurs-Knicks and ending with Nuggets-Suns. Check out all the highlights here.
The Los Angeles Lakers secured a narrow 108-106 win over the Utah Jazz in a thrilling back-and-forth affair. Luka Dončić shone with 33 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, showcasing his all-around game.
Since signing with the Philadelphia 76ers back in the summer of 2024, Paul George has fallen short of expectations. As has been the case for most of the latter half of his NBA career, injuries continue to limit the impact the nine-time All-Star has on the floor.
Despite a controlled workload for Paul George, Philadelphia fell short against Miami as defensive shortcomings and interior struggles proved costly.