Orlando Magic Strengthen Play-In Push with Win Over Wizards

Paolo Banchero's 31-point performance and a dominant third quarter propel Magic to a 120-105 victory, keeping them in eighth place in the East.

Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 31 points, marking his 13th game this season scoring 30 or more points, along with 8 rebounds and 5 assists.
The Magic outscored the Wizards 35-17 in the third quarter, including a decisive 19-3 run after halftime, to take control of the game.
Franz Wagner contributed 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Wendell Carter Jr. added a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
Orlando capitalized on 15 Wizards turnovers, converting them into 20 points, and shot 40.5% from three-point range, well above their season average.
The Magic improved to 33-38, maintaining their position in the NBA play-in tournament race, while the Wizards fell to 15-54 with their third consecutive loss.