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Orlando Defeats Washington 109-97 - Recap
Washington was victimized for 33 points and 18 rebounds by Paolo Banchero as the Magic defeated the Wizards 109-97 in NBA action on Thursday.
Orlando won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -15.0-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 213.0.
Franz Wagner had 27 points for Orlando and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope chipped in with 13 points. Paolo Banchero had 8 assists for the Magic, while Paolo Banchero was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 18 boards.
Washington got 32 points from Carlton Carrington in a losing cause and another 12 points from Marcus Smart. Carlton Carrington contributed 7 assists for the Wizards, while Carlton Carrington had 9 rebounds.
The Magic hit the break winning 61-45 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Orlando as they grabbed 47 boards, while Washington only had 38
Orlando heads into a battle against the Hawks. Washington, meanwhile, will have their next action against Boston.