Everything You Need to Know Ahead of Wizards at Magic

The Washington Wizards head to Orlando to face the Magic on a second night of a back-to-back. Here is everything you need to know.

Jan 29, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) looks on during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images | Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards fought hard in their last game against the Houston Rockets. The game was chippy from the beginning, leading to Trae Young being ejected for the first time as a member of the Wizards. They ultimately fell to the Rockets, but gave one of the best teams in the West a run for their money.

Now, their focus shifts to a division rival, the Orlando Magic. This is the second night of a back-to-back, so it already puts the Wizards at a disadvantage. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the matchup, including three things to watch, injury reports and game information.

Three Things to Watch

Mar 2, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) drives to the basket as Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) defends in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Every player on a two-way contract or fighting for that next contract will get the opportunity to showcase their ability. The Wizards are already dealing with multiple injuries, though some key players are coming back soon. This means to expect players like Julian Reese and Sharife Cooper to play 20 or more minutes again.

Bilal Coulibaly continues to dominate through his past few games, and his future is secured now in Washington. His defense is still top-tier, but his scoring has also taken a step up. The Magic are among the worst interior defenses in the league, allowing 51.5 points per game in the paint. Coulibaly, who loves to slash and cut baseline, should have another big game.

Bub Carrington is ultimately going to be moved to the bench once Young makes his return from injury. Still, he has an impressive streak of not missing a single game, which he would like to continue. With his recent improvement in play, though, this could change. The team could also start pairing him with more bench players while he is on the court, to help him build chemistry with the second unit. Watch out for the specific players that Carrington spends the most time on the court with in this one.

Feb 24, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (7) dribbles against Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Wizards Injuries

Anthony Davis - Out: Left Finger Sprain
Kyshawn George - Out: Left Elbow Sprain
D'Angelo Russell - Out: Not with Team
Alex Sarr - Out: Right Hamstring Strain
Tristan Vukcevic - Out: Left Thigh Contusion
Jamir Watkins - Out: Left Ankle Sprain
Cam Whitmore - Out: Deep Vein Thrombosis
Trae Young - Out: Right Knee MCL Sprain
Anthony Gill - Questionable: Illness

Magic Injuries

Franz Wagner - Out: Right Ankle Sprain
Alex Morales - Out: G-League Assignment
Collin Castleton - Out: G-League Assignment
Anthony Black - Questionable: Right Quad Contusion

Game Information

Date: Mar. 3
Matchup: Wizards (16-44) at Magic (31-28)
Time: 7:00 PM EST 
Location: Kia Center -- Orlando, FL 
TV: Monumental Sports Network 
Radio: 106.7 The Fan

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