Magic Holds Off Wizards to Keep Play-In Hopes Alive
ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic is back to its winning ways after a 122-112 victory over the Washington Wizards at home on Tuesday night.
The game stayed incredibly tight throughout as the Magic and Wizards never held a lead larger than eight until the final moments of the game.
Washington held a four-point lead at the beginning of the fourth quarter, but Orlando popped off on a 10-0 run to go ahead for good.
Once again, the Magic stuck true to its brand and contributed by committee. All five starters finished in double figures with a team-high 22 from Gary Harris. Cole Anthony and Moe Wagner also had big offensive nights off the bench as the pair combined for 31 points.
For the Wizards, Kristaps Porzingis led all scorers with 30 points.
The win tonight keeps the Magic in the hunt for the final play-in spot and hurts the Wizards' chances further. Washington is in a tie for 11th place in the East with the Indiana Pacers, sitting 2.5 games behind the Chicago Bulls while Orlando is in 13th, five games behind.
The Magic's three-game homestand continues Thursday when Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks come to town. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
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