Jimmy Butler made his anticipated debut for the Philadelphia 76ers. However, while the 76ers have a new star on their team, they fell in his first game with the squad. The Orlando Magic shocked the 76ers, by knocking them off 111-106 in a come-from-behind win, spoiling the big debut. Here is a look at five takeaways from the 76ers vs. Magic game.
Jimmy Butler makes 76ers debut
Jimmy Butler brought high expectations with him to the Philadelphia 76ers but failed to capitalize. The team lost its seventh game of the season despite his debut.
Butler Provides Encouraging Signs in Debut, but Team Falls in Orlando
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 15, 2018
via @brianseltzer, https://t.co/cLiOna0zfb pic.twitter.com/78bggYuOiV
Butler finishes with double-digit scoring in loss
In the loss, Butler finished with only 14 points in the game, a disappointing total as he hit 50 percent of his shots and missed his only try at a three.
.@JimmyButler with his first points as a 76er! #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/3TEO75Sl5Z
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 15, 2018
Nikola Vucevic leads way for Magic
Nikola Vucevic was a star for the Orlando Magic, dropping 30 points with eight rebounds in the win.
🏀 FINAL SCORE THREAD 🏀
— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2018
Terrence Ross comes up clutch late to secure the @OrlandoMagic victory at home!#PureMagic 111#HereTheyCome 106
Nikola Vucevic: 30 PTS, 8 REB
Aaron Gordon: 17 PTS, 6 AST, 6 REB
Joel Embiid: 19 PTS, 13 REB, 10 AST pic.twitter.com/LPr7yfg1HB
