Magic forward Jonathan Isaac underwent an MRI this evening, which confirmed a left knee sprain, the team announced. His return to play will depend on how he responds to treatment.
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Magic forward Jonathan Isaac underwent an MRI this evening, which confirmed a left knee sprain, the team announced. His return to play will depend on how he responds to treatment.
The Magic have won six straight games, their longest win streak since Nov. 21-Dec. 1, 2024.
Final/Overtime: Magic 136, Wizards 131
Tristan da Silva set a new career high tonight with 26 points.
The Wizards have their first lead of the game in overtime: 128-127 with 3:03 left.
A turnaround jumper by Paolo Banchero falls short and we're heading to overtime tied up at 123.
Bilal Coulibaly hits a 3-pointer to tie the game with 5.4 seconds left. There looked to be some confusion about who would be picking him up.
Tristan da Silva pushes the Magic lead back to 3 points with 16.2 seconds left.
Wizards call a timeout.
Leaky Black gets an open dunk out of the timeout to bring the Magic lead back to just 1 with 18.3 seconds left.
Magic call a timeout.
Anthony Gill hits a layup to cut the Magic lead to 117-116 with 21 seconds left. Desmond Bane is intentionally fouled and converts both free throws.
Magic 119, Wizards 116 - 21.5 seconds left
Wizards have the lead down to 112-109 with 2:17 remaining after that and-1 by Coulibaly.
Paolo Banchero hits one out of two free throws, stopping an 11-0 run by the Wizards. Magic lead 110-104 with 3:22 left to play.
Suggs is back in the game.
Isaac is out for the rest of the game.
Jalen Suggs came off the floor a little slow after that last drive, grabbing his left ankle/foot. He checked out of the game during the timeout and is on the bench getting checked out.
End of 3Q | Magic 96, Wizards 81
Suggs: 20 points, 7 assists
Da Silva: 17 points, 6 rebounds
Sarr: 16 points
Young: 15 points, 6 assists
Jonathan Isaac appeared to land awkwardly on that missed alley-oop from Paolo Banchero. He was down on the court for a few moments before he was able to walk back to the locker room.
The Magic are putting some distance over the Wizards early in the 3rd quarter, with Desmond Bane extending their lead to 82-64 on an open 3-pointer.
This is their largest lead of the night.
Halftime | Magic 63, Wizards 56
Da Silva: 14 points, 4 rebounds
Carter: 12 points, 5 rebounds
Sarr: 13 points, 4 rebounds
Young: 9 points, 4 assists
End of 1Q | Magic 36, Wizards 26
Carter: 8 points
Howard: 7 points, 4 rebounds
Sarr: 8 points
Coulibaly: 5 points
Orlando went 5-7 from 3-point range, while Washington was 1-10.
The Magic have jumped out to a 15-8 lead at the first timeout. Wizards already have a few turnovers, leading to 5 points for the Magic.
The Wizards-Magic starters:
The Magic announced the following injury updates for Anthony Black and Franz Wagner
The NBA has canceled the Hawks' planned in-arena Magic City promotion on March 16 against the Magic
Paolo Banchero was among the Eastern Conference nominees.
San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama and Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 20 of the 2025-26 season (March 2-8).
Final: Magic 115, Mavericks 114
Jalen Suggs hits a 3 out of the timeout and the Magic force a stop. Suggs then finds Wendell Carter Jr. for the go-ahead dunk.
Magic lead 115-114 with 1.4 seconds left.
Cooper Flagg converts a tough and-1 at the rim, extending the Mavericks' lead to 114-110 with 37.3 seconds left to play.
Magic call a timeout.
End of 3Q | Magic 91, Mavericks 88
Suggs: 14 points, 6 assists
Da Silva: 14 points
Washington: 17 points, 4 rebounds
Flagg: 15 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists