Orlando Magic fall to Rockets, 116-108, despite Banchero's 31 points

Paolo Banchero scored 30 points as the Orlando Magic secured a 120-105 victory over the Washington Wizards, with Wendell Carter Jr. contributing 16 points and 12 rebounds, and Franz Wagner adding 21 points. The win places Orlando in eighth in the Eastern Conference, just behind Atlanta and ahead of Chicago in the playoff race. The Magic have dominated the Wizards this season, completing a sweep with an aggregate 62-point margin. Washington's Alex Sarr recorded 19 points and 10 rebounds, but the team suffered its third consecutive loss. Orlando's strong rebounding effort, outrebounding Washington 55-41, contributed significantly to their victory. The Magic will host the Los Angeles Lakers next, while the Wizards visit New York.