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Vucevic scores 35 points to lead Magic past 76ers 124-115

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 6:25 p.m. ET

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) Nikola Vucevic scored a season-high 35 points against his former team, leading the Orlando Magic to a 124-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.

Vucevic, drafted 16th overall by the 76ers in 2011, also had nine rebounds in a ''must-win'' game according to coach Scott Skiles as the Magic try to gain ground in pursuit of their first playoff berth in four years. Vucevic was 13 for 21 from the field and 9 for 9 at the line.

Victor Oladipo added 22 points and Evan Fournier scored 21 for the Magic, who return home on Thursday to host the NBA-best Golden State Warriors. Aaron Gordon contributed a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.