Magic Dominate Wizards to Bolster NBA Play-In Tournament Hopes

Paolo Banchero's 30-point performance fuels Orlando's commanding 120-105 win over Washington, solidifying their position in the postseason race.

Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists in just three quarters, marking his 13th 30-point game of the season.
Franz Wagner contributed 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Wendell Carter Jr. recorded a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
The Magic capitalized on 15 Wizards turnovers, scoring 20 points off them, and outperformed their season average with 40.5% three-point shooting.
Rookie Alex Sarr led the Wizards with 19 points and 10 rebounds, but Washington suffered their third consecutive loss and remains the NBA's worst team at 15-54.
Orlando’s win improves their record to 33-38, keeping them in the NBA Play-In Tournament race with 11 games left in the regular season.