Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following their NBA Cup loss to the Orlando Magic.

The Sixers were without Joel Embiid (right knee), Paul George (ankle), VJ Edgecombe (calf soreness), Adem Bona (ankle), and Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee). They lost Trendon Watford to a left adductor strain that forced him to exit the contest in the second period.

Philadelphia were non-competitive against Orlando, and nowhere near the resilient team they have been for most of the season.

An MRI has confirmed that Sixers forward Trendon Watford, who exited Tuesday’s loss to Orlando early, has a left adductor strain, the team announced today (Twitter link via Adam Aaronson of The Philly Voice).

A decimated version of the Sixers was blown out by the Magic, making it worth wondering if the Sixers' 15th standard roster spot should be left open.

P HILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers got back at it on Tuesday with an NBA Cup matchup with the Orlando Magic. The Sixers entered the contest missing a number of key pieces such as Joel Embiid, Paul George, VJ Edgecombe, and Kelly Oubre Jr. which made this contest an uphill climb for Philadelphia.

Despite a record-setting first half, Orlando’s 41-point victory at Philadelphia was overshadowed by a skirmish between the two teams that led to the ejection of Jalen Suggs.

The Philadelphia 76ers currently have more than 80% of their salary cap out, and latest Joel Embiid and Paul George injury updates are grim.

Sixers announcer Alaa Abdelnaby had high hopes this Sixers team would erase the memory of disappointment from last season. So far, he’s gotten his wish. Coming off a thrilling overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks,

The Sixers entered the game significantly short-handed, with Joel Embiid (knee), Paul George (ankle), Kelly Oubre (knee) and VJ Edgecombe (calf) all out for the game, leaving Tyrese Maxey as the team's only consistent offensive engine. He wasn't nearly what they need him to be, with 20 points on 7-of-15 shooting in 32 minutes.

The Miami Heat came out on top against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday afternoon and now stand 11-6 on the season, good for third in the Eastern Conference. He