The Garden is rejuvenated. The Knicks won 50 games and are the East’s No. 2 seed. And Jalen Brunson is a massive reason why. A deep dive into Brunson’s MVP ascension — which, if you’ve followed him at any point in his life, probably isn’t a surprise. https://t.co/6ikOfFcxP0

VJ Edgecombe’s historic NBA debut dazzled Sixers fans. But for those with roots on the tiny island of Bimini, the pride cannot be understated. @ginamizell spoke to the Bahamian friends and coaches who watched Edgecombe grow into this player and man. https://t.co/5uRrInXIoZ

Your periodic reminder to join the NBA crew that has migrated to the 🦋 app!

The Quentin Grimes restricted free agency saga is finally over. A source confirmed to @ginamizell that Grimes has accepted his one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer to return to the Sixers, before becoming an unrestricted free agent next summer. https://t.co/v97SIwOkvF

The WNBA is coming to Philadelphia. 🏀 The league announced Monday that the city has been awarded an expansion team, which will begin play during the 2030 season. More details: https://t.co/a9F9YuWCF7

Thomas Sorber's late father, Peter, nurtured his kids' love of basketball. Upon his passing, their mother, Tenneh, sacrificed to help them earn college scholarships. Up next for Sorber is the NBA and a family dream come true, @ginamizell writes. https://t.co/oxwnqrNOG2

Coming out of a Twitter hiatus to share this👇🏻 (and to encourage you all to come to the 🦋 app because it’s such a better experience that I don’t miss this platform for one second)

One phone call changed everything for Guerschon Yabusele, who thought his NBA career was over after being waived by the Boston Celtics. Now with the Sixers, he gets a full-circle moment on Christmas Day, @ginamizell writes. https://t.co/yLJluiWCRH

Good morning! (You had all of this last night if you’re on the 🦋 app!) https://t.co/EM0hsXRrRP

If you read the on-the-ground reporting from yesterday’s said practice, you would know the answer to this question 😊 https://t.co/4v9Z13F5FR

Joel Embiid (illness) was not on the floor prior to the Sixers’ shootaround, which is when media availability takes place. He remains questionable to play tonight vs. the Heat. (If you’re on the 🦋 app, this was on your feed 28 minutes ago)

Some nuggets from Sixers practice, including: * Nurse emphasizing “really egregious” turnovers in Orlando loss * Caleb Martin back in Miami * Andre Drummond getting healthy (And psssst, come to the 🦋 app!) https://t.co/4v9Z13F5FR

Hi from Miami, where most things are going on 🦋 👇🏻

Also a reminder that I’m here now, as well 🤫

From last night’s postgame locker room in Orlando, where the 2-10 Sixers insist they’re still not in panic mode. But… “It’s obviously frustrating,” Paul George said. “Like, no one in here is happy or OK with the start of the season.” https://t.co/x5wvANM9tn

The Sixers had three three-pointers as a team in the first half. McCain has three in the third quarter's first six minutes, helping push their lead to 62-53. He's got a team-high 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting. Unreal.

Halftime: Sixers 45, Magic 43 after KCP's three bounces in at the buzzer. But Sixers overcame a poor shooting start to seize the lead in the second, despite PG going 1-of-9 from the floor. Embiid with an efficient 16 points. McCain with 9 and 4.

Breaking: Paul George hit a shot, after starting 0-for-8.

Drummond is about to check in at the next break. Yabusele has been on the floor with Embiid for a stretch, so he'll need a blow here.

Magic 24, Sixers 21 at the end of the first. Sixers are shooting just 8-of-21 against the Magic's tough defense, which has held four consecutive opponents to under 100 points. Embiid with 10 points on 3-of-4 from the field and 4-of-4 from thee FT line.

Nurse also still sticking with Dowtin as the backup point guard over Jackson, who was an efficient scorer Wednesday vs. Cleveland.