The Philadelphia 76ers got embarrassed in front of their fans on Tuesday after bowing to the Orlando Magic, 144-103, in the NBA Cup.

The game was tied at 35-35 after the first quarter. But the Magic broke the game wide open in the ensuing frame after outscoring the 76ers, 51-25. Philadelphia never recovered and absorbed its third loss in the last four outings. The team dropped to 9-8, including 5-5 at home.

With the game already settled in the fourth quarter, fans at Xfinity Mobile Arena wanted to see Kyle Lowry in action.

“There is a ‘We want Kyle!' chant breaking out from Sixers fans with the team down 41 with 4:30 left to play,” said 76ers reporter Derek Bodner on X.

Sixers coach Nick Nurse, however, refused to heed the clamor, as Lowry got another DNP. Nurse and Lowry won a

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