Washington Wizards and Orlando Magic trade runs at Kia Center, overtime turns the final page

The Washington Wizards entered at 16-49 and the Orlando Magic came in at 37-28, and the Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic final score landed at 136-131. The Wizards logged 26 assists on 48 made field goals, while the Magic finished with 30 assists and 12 steals in the overtime result.

First quarter

The Washington Wizards scored 26 in the opening quarter as the Magic put up 36 at the Kia Center. Orlando’s early edge matched a 19-point biggest lead in the game, while Washington’s 56 rebounds and 10 blocks kept extra chances and rim protection in the picture.

Second quarter

The Wizards added 30 in the second quarter and leaned on 23 second-chance points created by 14 offensive rebounds. Washington’s inside work showed in 52 points in the paint, while Orlando countered by getting to the line for 34 free throw attempts.

Third quarter

The Washington Wizards posted 25 in the third quarter as the Magic scored 33 and kept pressure with 21 points off turnovers. Orlando’s perimeter output featured 15 made three-pointers on 44 percent shooting from deep, while Washington hit 14 threes on 30 percent and stayed attached with 88 percent at the stripe.

Fourth quarter

The Wizards poured in 42 in the fourth quarter and trimmed the game to a night that included 5 ties and 2 lead changes. Bilal Coulibaly’s 29 points and 5 assists from the previous game form carried into the Wizards’ scoring profile, and Washington’s 60 bench points fit the push that forced overtime.

Overtime

The Washington Wizards scored 8 in overtime, but the Magic answered with 13 to close the game with 136. Orlando’s 19 fast-break points aligned with 7 steals beyond Washington’s 7-team total, and the Wizards’ 15 turnovers fed the Magic transition lane.

In post game analysis, Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic final thoughts start with Washington’s 46 percent overall shooting and 58 percent on two-pointers, while Orlando’s 47 percent shooting paired with 59 percent true shooting in the extra session. Washington Wizards post-game interviews can also point to Alex Sarr’s 5 blocks and 16 points from the previous game as a continuing defensive anchor next to the team’s 10 blocks in this matchup.

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