Paolo Banchero had 33 points, a career-high 18 rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic defeated the Washington Wizards 109-97.

While the Orlando Magic gears up to face the Washington Wizards, Paolo Banchero's status for the game becomes crucial.

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The Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards square off Thursday night in our nation's capital. Here's how to watch, plus betting information and other relevant tidbits for the contest.

The Magic are currently 17-21 on the road with a point differential of -1, while the Wizards have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home. Orlando has won all three meetings

The Spurs were supposed to be resting on April 1, but the league scheduling the makeup game against the Lakers on March 17 moved the Magic game to today. April Fool’s day is usually the time for jokes,

The Spurs narrowly lost to the Magic earlier this year, 112-111. Orlando got a 33-point, 12-rebound performance from Franz Wagner that night. San Antonio will need to slow down the Magic’s star wing if they want to start April with a win.

Bismack Biyombo #18 of the San Antonio Spurs battles for a rebound against the Orlando Magic in the first half at Frost Bank Center on April 01, 2025 i