Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic Game Predictions
The Washington Wizards (3-15) are on the road to play the Orlando Magic (13-5) at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. Tip-off is at 7:00 p.m. ET.
This is the second straight meeting for the teams as the Wizards dropped the first game 139-120.
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The Magic shot 60 percent from the field and held the lead for the last 40 minutes of the game in what was a complete dismanteling of Washington.
Let's see how the Inside The Wizards staff views the game tonight.
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots as forward Deni Avdija (8), forward Kyle Kuzma (33) and Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (21) defend during the second quarter at Amway Center.
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Gage Sheets: Magic 129 Wizards 116
The defense is bad for the Wizards right now and I don't see them turning it around.
I think the game will be closer purely off the fact Orlando probably wont shoot 63 percent from three-point range again.
There just isn't anything I can point too that gives Washington an advantage in this game that can lead them to a victory.
As these games keep playing out the Wizards should show at least some improvement and I think tonight is a big test to that.
Darrell Owens: Magic 125, Wizards 123
The Washington Wizards (3-15) are facing the Orlando Magic (13-5) in their final game of a three-game road trip. This game will be the second of four matchups between Orlando and Washington this season. The Wizards loss Wednesday against the Orlando Magic 139-120.
The Wizards were outplayed on Wednesday night in Orlando and unfortunately, I see a lot of of the same happening in this one even though I think it will be closer. With Paolo Banchero being a little nicked up, I believe Kuzma and the Wiz can take advantage of this situation, but for this to happen the Wizards have to be better defensively. I have the Magic winning this one by two 125-123.
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