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No Simmons No Problem. As The Sixers Defeat The Magic (108-101)

The Philadelphia 76ers passed their biggest test of the NBA restart yet. Philly defeated a playoff-caliber team without All-Star Ben Simmons. In there first game since All Star Ben Simmons dislocated his left kneecap against the Wizards, the Sixers took down the Orlando Magic (108-101).

Two of Embiid 23 points (via @Sixers on IG)

Al Horford started in place of Simmons and tallied 21 points, nine rebounds and two assists. Alec Burks chipped in 22 points off the bench.

Philadelphia improved to 3-1 in the restart behind a strong second half from Embiid, who scored 18 points after the break.

Tobias throws in the the 2 hand hammer (via @sixers on IG)

The Sixers next game against the Celtics

Can hold things down without Ben Simmons

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Brandon Triche is the Founder + CEO of Triche Athletic Academy and Kingkickzatl. He's also 1/3 of "These Urban Times presents 'Sideline Stories'”. He is a sports historian, journalist and has worked as a locker room attendant for the Atlanta Hawks. A graduate of Miles College. He lives in Marietta, Ga.

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