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Wizards Playoff Hopes Are Fading Away

Wizards Playoff Hopes Are Fading Away
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Wizards Playoff Hopes Are Fading Away
Wizards Playoff Hopes Are Fading Away

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WASHINGTON-The Washington Wizards (34-42) faced the Orlando Magic (32-44) tonight in game 2 of a two-game home stint before heading back on the road Sunday to take on the Knicks. This game was the fourth & final game of the season series between Orlando & Washington.

Season Series So Far…

Washington won the first matchup 119-100. Washington won game two 138-118. Former Wizard Rui Hachimura had a game-high 30 points while collecting five rebounds. Kyle Kuzma scored 25 points while grabbing 10 rebounds for Washington. Bradley Beal & Kristaps Porzingis respectively scored 17 points a piece in the victory. Orlando won game three 122-112 last week to bring the series a little closer.

The Finale…

The Wizards lead the season series 2-1 coming into this final contest. The Wizards were on a one-game winning streak entering the night but unfortunately for Washington, it would not last. Orlando would tie the season series at 2-2 in this final game. The Magic took the lead late in the fourth quarter for the first time and never let it go winning 116-109. Magic rookie and last year's #1 overall pick, Paolo Banchero scored a game-high 30 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Teammate and 2017 #1 overall draft, Markelle Fultz dropped 25 points in the win.

For Washington, Corey Kispert scored a team-high 27 points. Delon Wright (21 points) and Daniel Gafford (18 points,13 rebounds) contributed to the Wizards and the loss. Kispert had these things to say after the game ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Who’s Next…

The Washington Wizards (34-43) will head to New York to take on the Knicks Sunday, April 2 at 6 pm.

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Title: Staff Writer, Video Producer and Graphic Designer for SI’s Fan Nation’ “Inside The Wizards” site Location: Midlothian, Virginia Expertise: Play-By-Play Commentator, Video Production, Graphic Designing & Photography My name is Darrell Owens I’m the owner and founder of LegacyMaker Sports Network. I’ve covered Sports in the Virginia, Maryland and DC area for 6 years. Major Teams and College Teams that I have covered. Washington Wizards, Washington Commanders, Baltimore Orioles, Virginia Cavaliers (Basketball & Football), Washington Mystics, VCU Rams (Basketball), Richmond Spiders (Basketball & Football), Washington Nationals  & Baltimore Ravens.  PA announcer Amelia County High in Amelia, VA for 23 years. Started in my sophomore year in high school. As well as, PA announcer for Blessed Sacrament, Huguenot high school in Powhatan, Virginia for 6 years. The last 5 years doing Play-By-Play Commentator at Richmond & VCU  Women’s Baskeball.  

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