Franz Wagner and Anthony Black each score 23 points in the Magic’s 110-90 win over the Wizards
Franz Wagner and Anthony Black each score 23 points in the Magic’s 110-90 win over the Wizards
Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) drives to the basket between Washington Wizards forward Richaun Holmes, left, and guard Jordan Poole (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) makes an uncontested dunk off a fast break during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) goes to the basket against Orlando Magic guard Caleb Houstan, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) falls after he was fouled by Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) looks for a path to the basket against Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe shouts to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) loses control of the ball as he tries to drive around Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley directs his team on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) takes off on a fast break after collecting a rebound in front of Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr., right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) drives past Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) drives to the basket between Washington Wizards forward Richaun Holmes, left, and guard Jordan Poole (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) drives to the basket between Washington Wizards forward Richaun Holmes, left, and guard Jordan Poole (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) makes an uncontested dunk off a fast break during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) makes an uncontested dunk off a fast break during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) goes to the basket against Orlando Magic guard Caleb Houstan, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) goes to the basket against Orlando Magic guard Caleb Houstan, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) falls after he was fouled by Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) falls after he was fouled by Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) looks for a path to the basket against Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) looks for a path to the basket against Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe shouts to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe shouts to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) loses control of the ball as he tries to drive around Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) loses control of the ball as he tries to drive around Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley directs his team on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley directs his team on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) takes off on a fast break after collecting a rebound in front of Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr., right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) takes off on a fast break after collecting a rebound in front of Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr., right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) drives past Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) drives past Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner and Anthony Black each scored 23 points, Paolo Banchero added 19 and the Orlando Magic pulled away in the second half to beat the Washington Wizards 110-90 on Sunday night.
Black scored 18 of his career-high 23 points in the second half.
Jordan Poole scored 16 points for Washington, and Richaun Holmes added 11 points and 10 rebounds. The Wizards have lost six straight to fall to 9-47.
Takeaways
Wizards: With Alex Sarr and Khris Middleton out with ankle problems to add the long list of injured players, the Wizards led throughout most of the first half before struggling defensively at the outset of the second half.
Magic: After a one-point loss to Memphis on Friday night, the Magic needed a win in the second game of a seven-game homestand, with Cleveland and Golden State coming up next.
Key moment
Wendell Carter Jr. and Wagner scored seven points each for the Magic in a 22-6 run in the first five minutes of the second half, turning a two-point lead into an 18-point lead.
Key stat
Last in the NBA in 3-point shooting, Orlando made 9 of 22 in the second half and scored 61 points.
Up next
The Wizards host Brooklyn on Monday night. The Magic host Cleveland on Tuesday night.
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