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Orlando Magic Secure Seventh Seed with Key Wins Over Spurs and Wizards

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner lead the charge as the Magic solidify playoff positioning with back-to-back victories.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) shoots a three-point shot against San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Man Hui)
Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) goes to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) takes a contested shot against San Antonio Spurs center Bismack Biyombo (18) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Man Hui)

Overview

  • The Orlando Magic defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-105 on April 1 and the Washington Wizards 109-97 on April 3, improving their record to 38-40.
  • Banchero and Wagner combined for 60 points against the Wizards, extending their streak of 20+ point games to 10, a franchise record for an Orlando duo.
  • Kentavious Caldwell-Pope played a pivotal role in the win over the Spurs, scoring 23 points and hitting seven 3-pointers as the Magic capitalized on 17 Spurs turnovers.
  • Orlando has excelled on the road since the All-Star break, boasting a 7-2 away record, which has been key to their late-season surge.
  • With only a few games left in the regular season, the Magic are focused on maintaining momentum to secure home-court advantage in the play-in tournament.