Joel Embiid provides an emotional lift and Tyrese Maxey carries the 76ers into the playoffs
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Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, right, goes up for a shot against Orlando Magic's Jalen Suggs during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Orlando Magic's Jalen Suggs (4) goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (0) during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Orlando Magic's Wendell Carter Jr., right, keeps the ball away from Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (0) goes up for a shot against Orlando Magic's Wendell Carter Jr. (34) and Paolo Banchero (5) during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, right, goes up for a shot against Orlando Magic's Jalen Suggs during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
