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.
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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