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Why The Wizards Should Be Confident Tonight

The Washington Wizards Should Be Confident Tonight Vs. The Magic
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Why The Wizards Should Be Confident Tonight
Why The Wizards Should Be Confident Tonight

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We are approaching the end of the regular season and the Washington Wizards find themselves with four of six games remaining for them at home. While their playoff hopes are in doubt, if they can win out, they may have a chance at making the play in tournament. It all starts tonight as they host a team who is looking forward to the offseason to improve, the Orlando Magic.

How to Watch Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic today:

Game Date: March 31, 2023

Game Time: 7:00 p.m. EST

TV: NBC Sports Washington, NBA League Pass

Stream: FuboTV

From: Capital One Arena in Washington DC

Here is the Injury Report and Projected Starters for both teams heading into tonight’s game. Projected Starters are subject to change and could be a game-time decision.

For the Wizards, Kyle Kuzma is out with an ankle injury and Bradley Beal is out with knee soreness. The biggest surprise is that Kristaps Porzingis is now OUT for the Wizards with a non-COVID illness. Daniel Gafford is questionable with foot soreness. For the Magic, Kevon Harris is OUT-(Elbow) & Jonathan Issac is OUT (Hip) vs. the Wizards.

Projected Starters

Washington Wizards:

Guards: Delon Wright, Monte Morris

Forwards: Deni Avdija , Corey Kispert

Center: Daniel Gafford (Game Time Decision)

Orlando Magic:

Guards: Markelle Fultz, Gary Harris

Forwards: Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner

Center: Wendell Carter Jr.

Injury Report

Washington Wizards:

Kyle Kuzma-OUT (Ankle)

Bradley Beal-OUT (Knee)

Kristaps Porzingis - OUT (Non-Covid Illness)

Daniel Gafford-Questionable (Foot)

Orlando Magic:

Kevon Harris-OUT (Elbow)

Jonathan Isaac-OUT (Heel)

The Bottom Line

When you’re about to start your vacation, most of the time many people tend to take it easy at work. They’re mind is elsewhere thinking about time off away from work as they anxiously await their vacation. That is where the Orlando Magic are. Right now, they’re simply watching the clock and waiting for these last few days and games to go by. Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards mean business. They’re aware of their situation and understand that every play and game counts. Just before tonight's game, the team learned key piece, Kristaps Porzingis will be out. Guys like Johnny Davis and Corey Kispert have been stepping up while Deni Avdija has looked like one of the best forwards in the league these last couple of games. The Wizards will need an unlikely suspect to be their leader on the court tonight. 

Who will it be?

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