How to watch Magic vs. Wizards basketball game
By Scout Staff
3 min read
Through 3 Quarters
The Orlando Magic are one quarter away from solidifying a big victory for the organization. They currently hold a 71-67 lead over the Washington Wizards.
The Magic have been led by shooting guard Terrence Ross, who so far has 26 points. Washington has been relying on power forward Kyle Kuzma, who has posted a double-double on 16 rebounds and 13 points, and center Daniel Gafford, who has ten points in addition to five boards and two blocks.
Washington hasn’t lost 78% of the games in which they were down heading into the final period this year, so a win here would be refreshing.
Who’s Playing
Washington @ Orlando
Current Records: Washington 19-20; Orlando 7-33
What to Know
The Orlando Magic are getting right back to it as they host the Washington Wizards at 6 p.m. ET Jan. 9 at Amway Center. The Magic are out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home.
Orlando was within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap this past Saturday as they fell 97-92 to the Detroit Pistons. Despite the defeat, Orlando got a solid performance out of shooting guard Gary Harris, who shot 6-for-12 from downtown and finished with 28 points and six boards. Harris’ performance made up for a slower contest against the Philadelphia 76ers this past Wednesday. Harris’ points were the most he has had all season.
Meanwhile, Washington came up short against the Chicago Bulls this past Friday, falling 130-122. A silver lining for Washington was the play of shooting guard Bradley Beal, who had 26 points and six assists.
Orlando is expected to lose this next one by 7.5. At 3-13 against the spread at home, they are no cash cow. That said, the Wizards aren’t so hot on the road, where they are 7-15.
These two teams will surely be fighting tooth and nail to get back into the win column after losses this week. We’ll see which team satisfies their hunger and which team leaves with an empty stomach.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 6 p.m. ET
- Where: Amway Center — Orlando, Florida
- TV: Bally Sports Florida
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $12.00
Odds
The Wizards are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Magic, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Wizards as a 6.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -112
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Series History
Washington have won 14 out of their last 24 games against Orlando.
- Nov 13, 2021 – Washington 104 vs. Orlando 92
- Apr 07, 2021 – Washington 131 vs. Orlando 116
- Dec 27, 2020 – Orlando 120 vs. Washington 113
- Dec 26, 2020 – Orlando 130 vs. Washington 120
- Jan 08, 2020 – Orlando 123 vs. Washington 89
- Jan 01, 2020 – Orlando 122 vs. Washington 101
- Dec 03, 2019 – Orlando 127 vs. Washington 120
- Nov 17, 2019 – Orlando 125 vs. Washington 121
- Mar 13, 2019 – Washington 100 vs. Orlando 90
- Jan 25, 2019 – Washington 95 vs. Orlando 91
- Nov 12, 2018 – Washington 117 vs. Orlando 109
- Nov 09, 2018 – Orlando 117 vs. Washington 108
- Apr 11, 2018 – Orlando 101 vs. Washington 92
- Feb 03, 2018 – Washington 115 vs. Orlando 98
- Jan 12, 2018 – Washington 125 vs. Orlando 119
- Dec 23, 2017 – Washington 130 vs. Orlando 103
- Mar 05, 2017 – Washington 115 vs. Orlando 114
- Dec 06, 2016 – Orlando 124 vs. Washington 116
- Nov 25, 2016 – Washington 94 vs. Orlando 91
- Nov 05, 2016 – Orlando 88 vs. Washington 86
- Jan 09, 2016 – Washington 105 vs. Orlando 99
- Jan 01, 2016 – Washington 103 vs. Orlando 91
- Nov 14, 2015 – Washington 108 vs. Orlando 99
- Oct 28, 2015 – Washington 88 vs. Orlando 87
Injury Report for Orlando
- Robin Lopez: Game-Time Decision (Covid-19)
- E’Twaun Moore: Out (Knee)
- Wendell Carter Jr.: Out (Hamstring)
- Jalen Suggs: Out (Thumb)
- Markelle Fultz: Out (Covid-19)
- Michael Carter-Williams: Out (Ankle)
- Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee)
Injury Report for Washington
- Brad Wanamaker: Game-Time Decision (Covid-19)
- Anthony Gill: Out (Covid-19)
- Montrezl Harrell: Out (Covid-19)
- Tremont Waters: Out (Covid-19)
- Thomas Bryant: Out (Knee)