The Washington Wizards faced a tough loss to the Orlando Magic with a final score of 119-109. The game started with both teams trading leads, but the Magic’s late push in the fourth quarter secured their victory.
The first quarter saw the Wizards taking hold of the lead after a 9-0 scoring run, finishing with a 34-23 lead. In the second quarter, Jordan Poole’s impressive performance helped the Wizards extend their lead to 21 points before the Magic narrowed the gap to nine by halftime.
The second half was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading leads until the Magic pulled away in the final minutes, ultimately winning the game. Orlando’s Mo Wagner scored 14 points in the fourth quarter, contributing to the Magic’s 65% shooting from the floor.
Despite the loss, Jordan Poole led the Wizards in scoring with 26 points, followed by Kyle Kuzma with 25 points. The Wizards will have a chance to bounce back as they face the Charlotte Hornets in their next game on Friday night at home.
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