Wizards Collapse in Second Half in Loss vs. Magic

The Washington Wizards couldn't get it done against the Orlando Magic.

Feb 23, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) defends Washington Wizards forward Tristan Vukcevic (00) during the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images / Mike Watters-Imagn Images

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Washington Wizards are heading back home disappointed after a 110-90 loss to the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center.

The Wizards were keeping pace in the first half, pulling ahead at the end of the first quarter. However, things began to deteriorate in the second half when the Magic got hot.

Wizards coach Brian Keefe was impressed with how the team performed in the first half

Orlando outscored Washington 32-17 in the third quarter, which knocked the Wizards out of the game for the rest of the night.

Jordan Poole led the Wizards in scoring with 16 points. Four other Wizards also scored in double figures, including Richaun Holmes, Bilal Coulibaly, Bub Carrington and Tristan Vukcevic.

For the Magic, Franz Wagner led the way with 23 points, and second-year guard Anthony Black matched that total off the bench.

With the loss, the Wizards are now 9-47 through 56 games, putting them on pace to have one of the worst seasons in franchise history.

The Wizards now have to put this game behind them quickly before taking on the Brooklyn Nets tomorrow night at home. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

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