Adding veteran Ersan Ilyasova and Brandon Jennings while getting rid of Channing Frye has made Orlando a better team. The Magic came back from All-Star break by defeating Dallas after falling 21 points behind. The Magic then lost a close game to Indiana, 105-102.

Now the Magic step way, way down in class. Scott Skiles has the Magic fighting for a playoff spot. Orlando can't take a loss here. The Magic's next games are against Golden State at home on Thursday followed by a road matchup versus the Knicks on Friday.

Orlando also has revenge for a 96-87 home loss to the 76ers on Jan. 20. The Magic were at low ebb back then. They are better now.

The 76ers have gotten better, but they still are a bottom three team. Philadelphia has failed to cover in 20 of its last 27 Eastern Conference games while the Magic are 7-1 ATS in their last eight road games against foes with a winning percentage of less than .400.