Washington takes on Orlando on 5-game skid

Washington takes on Orlando on 5-game skid Washington aims to break its five-game slide with a victory over Orlando By The Associated Press March 3, 2026, 2:04 AM Washington Wizards (16-44, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (31-28, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -15.5; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Washington heads into the matchup with Orlando after losing five games in a row. The Magic are 19-19 in Eastern Conference games. Orlando is eighth in the Eastern Conference in rebounding with 43.4 rebounds. Paolo Banchero leads the Magic with 8.5 boards. The Wizards are 2-9 against opponents from the Southeast Division. Washington has a 4-29 record against opponents over .500. The Magic average 11.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.3 fewer makes per game than the Wizards allow (14.0). The Wizards are shooting 45.9% from the field, 1.8% lower than the 47.7% the Magic's opponents have shot this season. The two teams play for the third time this season. The Wizards defeated the Magic 120-112 in their last meeting on Jan. 7. Alex Sarr led the Wizards with 23 points, and Jase Richardson led the Magic with 20 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Desmond Bane is averaging 20.3 points and 4.1 assists for the Magic. Banchero is averaging 22.4 points over the last 10 games. Popular Reads Iran war live updates: US embassy in Saudi Arabia struck by Iranian drones: Officials 37 minutes ago Terrorism motive probed in mass shooting at Austin bar: FBI Mar 1, 9:33 PM Nancy Guthrie live updates: More than 1 suspect not ruled out, sheriff's office says Feb 21, 5:31 PM Kyshawn George is averaging 14.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.5 assists for the Wizards. Will Riley is averaging 12.7 points over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Magic: 6-4, averaging 112.6 points, 41.9 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 10.7 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.4 points p...