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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.

13.03.2026 02:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Magic have won six straight games, their longest win streak since Nov. 21-Dec. 1, 2024.

13.03.2026 01:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Final/Overtime: Magic 136, Wizards 131

13.03.2026 01:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Tristan da Silva set a new career high tonight with 26 points.

13.03.2026 01:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Wizards have their first lead of the game in overtime: 128-127 with 3:03 left.

13.03.2026 01:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A turnaround jumper by Paolo Banchero falls short and we're heading to overtime tied up at 123.

13.03.2026 01:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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.

13.03.2026 01:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tristan da Silva pushes the Magic lead back to 3 points with 16.2 seconds left.

Wizards call a timeout.

13.03.2026 01:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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.

13.03.2026 01:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

13.03.2026 01:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wizards have the lead down to 112-109 with 2:17 remaining after that and-1 by Coulibaly.

13.03.2026 01:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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.

13.03.2026 01:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Suggs is back in the game.

13.03.2026 01:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Isaac is out for the rest of the game.

13.03.2026 01:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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.

13.03.2026 01:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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

13.03.2026 00:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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.

13.03.2026 00:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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.

13.03.2026 00:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

13.03.2026 00:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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.

12.03.2026 23:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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.

12.03.2026 23:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Wizards-Magic starters:

12.03.2026 22:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Magic announced the following injury updates for Anthony Black and Franz Wagner

10.03.2026 15:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The NBA has canceled the Hawks' planned in-arena Magic City promotion on March 16 against the Magic

09.03.2026 21:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Paolo Banchero was among the Eastern Conference nominees.

09.03.2026 19:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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).

09.03.2026 19:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Final: Magic 115, Mavericks 114

06.03.2026 02:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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.

06.03.2026 02:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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.

06.03.2026 02:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

06.03.2026 01:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0