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The Magic are currently 17-21 on the road with a point differential of -1, while the Wizards have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home. Orlando has won all three meetings by at least 15 points versus Washington this season.

Our Magic vs. Wizards predictions expect an influx of scoring from Orlando against Washington's flimsy defense.

After the game, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley and forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner met reporters to discuss the result.

Paolo Banchero had 33 points, a career-high 18 rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic defeated the Washington Wizards 109-97 on Thursday night. Franz Wagner added 27 points for the Magic, who won their second straight and sixth of eight to move a game ahead of Atlanta for the top Eastern Conference play-in tournament spot.

Colby Jones, Marcus Smart, Saddiq Bey, Kyshawn George, Khris Middleton (Out) The Wizards are on a back-to-back — This is an especially good moment to let youngsters, G-leaguers, 2-wayers, etc. get significant playing time.