In Tuesday’s matchup, the Orlando Magic (17-11, 4th in the Eastern Conference), currently leading the Southeast Division, will face the Washington Wizards (5-23, 14th in the Eastern Conference), residing at the bottom of their division. Orlando recently secured a 117-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers, breaking a four-game losing streak, propelled by Paolo Banchero’s impressive 34-point performance. Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards suffered a 129-118 defeat at the hands of the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, marking their third loss in the last four games.
Orlando will be missing Markelle Fultz, and the availability of Joe Ingles and Jalen Suggs remains uncertain. Washington, on the other hand, will be without Delon Wright, and the participation of Kyle Kuzma and Johnny Davis is still in question.
Orlando faces the challenge of boosting their scoring, although their defense ranks among the NBA’s elite.
The Orlando Magic is averaging 113.1 points per game (20th), boasting a 47.5% shooting accuracy (12th overall) and a 33.5% success rate from beyond the arc (29th). Their free throw shooting percentage ranks 24th at 76.7. Paolo Banchero leads Orlando in scoring, averaging 21.2 points per game, while Franz Wagner follows closely with an average of 20.3 points per game. Banchero maintains a shooting accuracy of 47%, and Wagner shoots at 45.6%. Four additional players contribute double-digit scoring for the Magic, with Banchero also leading in assists with an average of 4.5 per game.
Defensively, Orlando holds opponents to an average of 110.4 points per game (5th), allowing a 47.0% shooting accuracy (16th overall) and a 36.9% success rate from three-point range (14th). The team averages 43.6 rebounds per game, with 11.1 offensive rebounds and 32.5 defensive rebounds. Wendell Carter Jr. leads in rebounds with an average of 7.6 per game, while Jalen Suggs tops the steals category with an average of 1.6 per game. Goga Bitadze leads in blocked shots with an average of 1.6 per contest.
Defensively, Orlando holds opponents to an average of 110.4 points per game (5th), allowing a 47.0% shooting accuracy (16th overall) and a 36.9% success rate from three-point range (14th). The team averages 43.6 rebounds per game, with 11.1 offensive rebounds and 32.5 defensive rebounds. Wendell Carter Jr. leads in rebounds with an average of 7.6 per game, while Jalen Suggs tops the steals category with an average of 1.6 per game. Goga Bitadze leads in blocked shots with an average of 1.6 per contest.
