Orlando Magic player Jett Howard has missed the last five games because of a knee injury but could be back in the lineup soon. 

He is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the Play-In Tournament. Howard hasn't played since April 3 against the Dallas Mavericks. 

Here's the full injury report: 

MAGIC

Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee)

Jett Howard: Questionable (Ankle)

SIXERS

Johni Broome: Out (Knee)

Trendon Watford: Probable (n/a)

Joel Embiid: Out (Thumb)

Here's the game preview: 

Game time: 7:30 p.m., XFinity Arena 

TV: Amazon Prime 

Betting line: Magic +1.5

VITALS: 

Orlando is 84-55 all-time vs. Philadelphia (46-22 at home, 38-32 on the road, 0-1 @ Disney) during the regular season, including 1-2 this season. The Magic went 3-1 against the Sixers last season. Orlando is 5-5 in postseason play against Philadelphia (1999 First Round, 2009 First Round). Orlando has lost 17 of the last 22 meetings with Philadelphia. The Magic have won 15 of the last 27 meetings at home, but lost 12 of the last 15 meetings in Philadelphia. Two-way player Colin Castleton appeared in five games with the Sixers in 2024-25. General Manager Anthony Parker played in 39 games during parts of two seasons in Philadelphia (1997-98). 

LAST GAME FOR MAGIC: 

Baylor Scheierman poured in a career-high 30 points, including 6-of-14 from three-point range, as Boston defeated Orlando, 113-108, at TD Garden in the regular season finale for both teams. Luka Garza had career-highs of 27 points and 12 rebounds, while Ron Harper Jr. scored a career-high 27 points. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with a triple-double, tallying 23 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. Boston, resting the majority of its regular rotation players, had only eight players available. Orlando led 61-52 at halftime, but was outscored during the third quarter, 42-20, which included nine Boston three-pointers. The Celtics overcame an 11-point deficit and went on a 30-8 run. The Magic tied the game at 108 after a three-pointer by Jalen Suggs with 36.4 seconds left. However, Garza made a three-pointer on the ensuing possession and the Celtics left with the victory.

PROJECTED STARTERS

MAGIC 

F Franz Wagner 

F Paolo Banchero 

C Wendell Carter Jr. 

G Desmond Bane 

G  Jalen Suggs

SIXERS

G VJ Edgecombe 

G Tyrese Maxey 

C Adem Bona 

F Kelly Oubre Jr

F Paul George 

Joel Embiid: Out (Maintenance)

QUOTABLE 

Magic forward Franz Wagner on the Sixers: “I think they're playing really physical. Obviously, we've got to have a good game plan for Maxey. They’ve got a lot of guys who would like to attack from the perimeter, so just making sure we play good team defense.”

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