The Orlando Magic (37-26) surged past the Washington Wizards (9-53), securing a 119-109 win fueled by standout performances from Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero.
Led by Wagner’s 28 points and Banchero’s 25, the Magic orchestrated an impressive comeback, rallying from a 21-point deficit in the second quarter to clinch the victory.
Jalen Sugges contributed 19 points, while Moritz Wagner added 16 off the bench.
The Wizards, amidst a challenging season, were unable to halt Orlando’s momentum, extending their losing streak to 16 consecutive games.
Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma led the scoring for Washington with 26 and 25 points, respectively, but their efforts were overshadowed by Orlando’s resilient performance.
