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Orlando Magic Secure Fifth Straight Road Win, Maintain Playoff Push

Paolo Banchero's dominant performance and Franz Wagner's key contributions keep the Magic in seventh place with critical games ahead.

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Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) shoots past Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Overview

  • The Orlando Magic defeated the Washington Wizards 109-97, marking their fifth consecutive road victory, tying a franchise record set in 2010.
  • Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 33 points and a career-high 18 rebounds, continuing his post-All-Star break surge where he averages 29.4 points per game.
  • Franz Wagner added 27 points and played a pivotal role in the fourth quarter, helping the Magic maintain their lead after a challenging third quarter.
  • The Magic remain in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a 38-40 record, holding a one-game lead over the Atlanta Hawks for a potential home-court advantage in the play-in tournament.
  • Two of the Magic's final four regular-season games are against the Hawks, making them decisive in determining playoff seeding and postseason positioning.