Grades: Washington Wizards 105, Orlando Magic 99

The Orlando Magic have now lost 12 straight games against the Washington Wizards, as John Wall and company remained a step ahead of Orlando on both ends of the court.

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The Orlando Magic knocked on the door for the majority of its 105-99 loss to the Washington Wizards on Saturday night, but John Wall was able to keep Washington’s offense ticking. The Wizards were efficient and knocked down their 3-point shot.

While the Magic were able to stay within a fighting shot of catching the Wizards, the Magic simply could not sustain the Wizards’ runs long enough to gain an advantage in this one.

Orlando Magic. NIKOLA VUCEVIC. B+. <a href=. C

VICTOR OLADIPO. C+. <a href=. G. Orlando Magic

AARON GORDON. A. <a href=. PF. Orlando Magic

A. The Washington Wizards were a step ahead of the Orlando Magic the majority of the evening. The Wizards had hit 61 percent from the floor through the first three quarters while consistently finding open threes. The Magic were also outmaneuvered in pick and rolls, and John Wall was able to pick and choose his spots on the court with precision.Wall finished with 24 points and 10 assists. He also kept Victor Oladipo in check. The Wizards knocked down 13 of 23 from 3-point range and the hot shooting made the edge the Magic had on the glass null and void.The Wizards shot 55 percent from the floor and seemed to be able to get whichever looks it preferred to at the basket.. . 12th East. WASHINGTON

Orlando Magic Grades: Washington Wizards 105, Orlando Magic 99

By Brett David Roberts | Jan 9, 2016

The Orlando Magic have now lost 12 straight games against the Washington Wizards, as John Wall and company remained a step ahead of Orlando on both ends of the court.