Wizards
MagicThe Washington Wizards beat the Orlando Magic 103-94 on Monday, November 2, at Kia Center in Orlando, FL.
The Wizards led 60-59 at halftime. They did the most damage in the third quarter, winning it 19-9. The biggest lead for the Wizards was 11 points; the Magic led by as many as 9.
Top performers
Anthony Davis led the Wizards with 27 points on 12-of-17 shooting, with 9 rebounds and 4 steals. Kyshawn George added 22 points and 5 assists. For the Magic, Franz Wagner had 24 points on 10-of-18 shooting, with 6 assists. Desmond Bane added 20 points.
The Magic bench outscored the Wizards reserves 25-14.
- Anthony Davis (WAS): 27 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST, 12-17 FG, 34 MIN
- Franz Wagner (ORL): 24 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST, 10-18 FG, 38 MIN
- Kyshawn George (WAS): 22 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST, 9-15 FG, 37 MIN
- AJ Dybantsa (WAS): 21 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 7-17 FG, 33 MIN
- Desmond Bane (ORL): 20 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 8-17 FG, 36 MIN
- Trae Young (WAS): 15 PTS, 3 REB, 9 AST, 5-12 FG, 34 MIN
By the numbers
The Wizards shot 53.3% from the field (40-of-75) and went 9-of-24 from three-point range; the Magic shot 46.3% and went 11-of-39 from deep. Fast-break points favored the Wizards, 21-9. Assists: Wizards 26, Magic 23.
Context
The Wizards improved to 4-3 with their second straight win, while the Magic fell to 2-5, their second loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Wizards host the Pistons on Thursday, Nov 12; the Magic host the Bucks on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 19,240 at Kia Center. Officials: James Williams, Suyash Mehta and Ashley Moyer-Gleich.