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Washington Wizards Conjure Victory Over Orlando Magic with McCollum's Spellbinding Performance

The Washington Wizards improved their record to 10-25 after a hard-fought victory over the Orlando Magic, who now stand at 20-17. The game concluded with a score of 120-112 in favor of the home team, showcasing an impressive display from both sides.


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First Quarter


The opening quarter saw the Wizards take an early lead, scoring 30 points against the Magic's 29. CJ McCollum set the tone for DC with his sharp shooting and playmaking abilities. His contribution was pivotal as he ended up being one of the top scorers for his team.


Second Quarter


In the second quarter, Washington extended their lead by adding another 32 points to their tally while limiting O-Town Magic to just 21 points. Bilal Coulibaly was instrumental during this period, contributing significantly on both ends of the court with his defensive prowess and offensive efficiency.


Third Quarter


The third quarter turned into a high-scoring affair as both teams found their rhythm. The Wizards managed to outscore Orlando by two points, ending this segment at 39-37. Alex Sarr stood out defensively for DC with multiple blocks that thwarted several attempts by Orlando to close in on their lead.


Fourth Quarter


Despite a strong push from O-Town Magic in the final quarter where they scored 25 points compared to Washington's 19, it wasn't enough to overturn DC's advantage established earlier in the game. Justin Champagnie's accuracy from beyond the arc proved crucial as he helped maintain enough distance between them and their opponents until time expired.


Overall, CJ McCollum led all scorers for DC with an impressive performance that included scoring efficiency and key assists throughout critical moments of play—truly making him a standout player during this matchup against Orlando.


As fans reflect on this exciting contest through various platforms discussing "Washington Wizards post-match stats," they can also look forward eagerly towards "Washington Wizards final whistle reaction" when analyzing how pivotal plays shaped outcomes like these within such competitive environments like Capital One Arena witnessed today!


Looking ahead: The next challenge awaits when Wiz face Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena scheduled January seventh starting seven PM Eastern Time broadcasted live via NBCS-PH or MNMT networks respectively! Share your thoughts about today's thrilling encounter using #WizardsVsMagicReview across social media channels now!

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