Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero lead Magic to win over Wizards for ninth straight victory

ORLANDO, Fla. — Franz Wagner scored 31 factors, Paolo Banchero had 28 factors, 13 rebounds and 7 assists and the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards 130-125 Friday night time to tie a franchise file with their ninth straight victory.

Moritz Wagner added 18 factors to assist Orlando beat Washington for the second time in three nights. The Magic have had 4 nine-game successful streaks, beforehand in 1994, 2001 and 2010-11. They are certainly one of solely two NBA franchises and not using a double-digit win streak on their file. The Indiana Pacers’ longest win streak can be 9 video games.

Kyle Kuzma scored 27 factors and Daniel Gafford had 18 factors and 11 rebounds for the Wizards, who’ve misplaced 11 of 12.



Washington made seven of its first 9 3-point makes an attempt and led all through a lot of the first half.

The recreation turned in Orlando’s favor halfway via the third quarter when Jalen Suggs and Banchero mixed for 10 straight factors and Kuzma and Gafford have been whistled for his or her fourth fouls. But the Magic didn’t pull forward for good till Franz Wagner’s layup opened a 7-0 run halfway via the fourth quarter.

Magic ahead Jonathan Isaac left the sport with a sprained left ankle after getting 5 rebounds in seven minutes within the first half.

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Wizards: Host Philadelphia on Wednesday night time.

Magic: Visit Brooklyn on Saturday night time.

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