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Magic Host Wizards Seeking End to Three-Game Home Skid

Orlando Magic face Washington Wizards on Monday at 7:30 p.m. EST in Orlando, aiming to halt a three-game home losing streak.

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Orlando Magic host Washington Wizards on Monday at 7:30 p.m. EST in Orlando, seeking to end a three-game home losing streak.

Orlando Magic host Washington Wizards on Monday at 7:30 p.m. EST in Orlando, seeking to end a three-game home losing streak.

The Magic are 2-4 and ninth in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards are 3-3 and sixth in the Eastern Conference.

Orlando’s injured players include forward Paolo Banchero (ankle, out), forward Jonathan Isaac (knee, out), guard Izaiyah Nelson (ankle, out), forward Noah Penda (hamstring, out) and guard Jalen Suggs (knee, out). Washington’s roster includes center Tristan Vukcevic (hip, out), forward Anthony Gill (back, day to day), forward Alex Sarr (knee, day to day), forward Jamir Watkins (ACL, out for season) and forward Justin Champagnie (foot, out).

Last season, Orlando finished 45-37 overall and went 26-26 against Eastern Conference opponents. The team averaged 26.5 assists and made 41 field goals per game. Washington finished 17-65 overall and went 2-14 within the Southeast Division. The Wizards averaged 16 points off turnovers, 15.1 second-chance points and 45.2 bench points per game.

The betting line lists Orlando as 2.5-point favorites. The over/under is 224.5 points.

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