Wizards vs. Magic: 3 Big Things to Watch

ORLANDO - Following a six-point loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, the Orlando Magic has a chance to redeem itself at home tonight.

But it won't be easy taking on the Washington Wizards, a team that the Magic has yet to beat this season in two previous meetings.

Washington is also looking to get back on track, dropping five of its past six games along with two straight.

Here are three things to watch in this Eastern Conference showdown...

Magic-Less March?

The month of March has not been kind this young Magic club.

After posting a 21-19 record since Dec. 1 and playing above .500 basketball in two of the last three months, Orlando has struggled mightily in March - winning just three of the last 10 games.

In the teams two most recent stints, a four game homestand and four game West Coast road trip, the Magic managed just one game a piece in both series.

Can Markelle Keep it Rolling?

Already enjoying a career year, Magic guard Markelle Fultz has been enjoying arguably his best stretch of the year over the past few weeks.

After dropping 25 and 28 points in back-to-back games, Fultz's point total dropped in Sunday's loss, but he did snag a double-double in the process (12 points and 10 assists.)

In the month of March, Fultz has posted 17.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists while posting .542/.333/.829 shooting splits.

Will Washington Take the Season Series?

For the lack of a better word, the Wizards has flat out dominated Orlando this season.

In the teams two matchups up to this point, Washington has won by an average of 19.5 points while averaging 128.5 per contest.

However, the Wizards will be without forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle), who has been dominant offensively in those two games - averaging 24 points and shooting nearly 50 percent from long range.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00p.m.

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