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Magic Aims to Conjure Victory Against Wizards at Capital One Arena

As the Orlando Magic prepare to face off against the Washington Wizards, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an enthralling encounter at the Capital One Arena. The Magic, coming off a strong performance with a 117-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers on December 24th, are looking to continue their winning ways.


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In that game, Orlando showcased their offensive prowess by posting impressive numbers: shooting 53 percent from the field and an outstanding 80 percent from the free-throw line. Their ability to dominate inside was evident as they racked up 64 points in the paint. Moreover, their bench contributed significantly with 32 points, highlighting the depth of talent available at their disposal.


The Magic's defense also played a crucial role in their win against Indiana. With nine steals and five blocks, they were able to disrupt their opponents' rhythm and convert defensive plays into scoring opportunities – capitalizing on turnovers with 22 points.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for Orlando; despite leading for over 40 minutes of gameplay and boasting a largest lead of 15 points during that match-up, they allowed Indiana to stay within striking distance due largely in part to committing fifteen turnovers themselves.


Looking ahead at Washington's home court advantage could pose challenges for Orlando. The Wizards will be eager to defend their turf and leverage any support from local fans. Nevertheless, if recent performances are anything by which we can gauge future outcomes – such as when ORL narrowly lost out in a high-scoring affair against Milwaukee Bucks (114-118) on December 22nd – then one can expect them not only compete but potentially secure another win come game day.


It is imperative that ORL maintains its aggressive approach both offensively and defensively while tightening up ball security if they wish prevail over WAS. The upcoming contest is set for December 26th at Capital One Arena starting promptly at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. Fans unable or unwilling make trip down can catch all action live via broadcast networks MNMT channel number is not provided or BSFL channel number is not provided depending on your location.

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