The Orlando Magic defeated the Washington Wizards, 130-125, at Amway Center on Friday.

The Magic (14-5) remain one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. This time, they worked hard to secure another win to move nine games above .500 by defeating the Wizards (3-16) in front of an 18,846 crowd at Amway Center. Washington started better, however, and the Wizards grabbed a 36-31 lead in the first quarter. Orlando responded with a 27-25 score in the second quarter, and the Magic would keep the momentum going in the second half. The Magic tightened things up on the defensive end and outscored Washington by a 34-28 score in the third quarter, flipping the script and grabbing a three-point lead ahead of the final 12 minutes of action. The Magic closed the game with a 38-36 edge in the final quarter. With the win, the Wizards moved to 2-10 on the road, while the Magic improved to 9-2 at home.

Franz Wagner led the way for the Magic after finishing with 31 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Paolo Banchero came close to posting a triple-double after recording 28 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists. Jalen Suggs chipped in with 15 points, four assists, three steals and two rebounds. Moritz Wagner had 18 points and six rebounds. Joe Ingles delivered 14 points, seven assists and three rebounds.

Kyle Kuzma led the Wizards in scoring with a 27-point effort that also included six rebounds. Daniel Gafford registered an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double while adding three assists and three blocks. Jordan Poole had 14 points, four rebounds and four assists. Tyus Jones contributed 13 points, six assists, three rebounds and two steals. Corey Kispert delivered 15 points and three assists off the bench. Landry Shamet had 13 points.