Orlando Magic faces Washington Wizards in conference game

The Orlando Magic will face the Washington Wizards on Friday evening in a conference matchup. The game is set to start at 7 p.m. EDT. Orlando has a record of 32 wins and 38 losses, placing them eighth in the Eastern Conference. In contrast, Washington is having a tough season with only 15 wins and 53 losses, ranking last in the conference. The Wizards have struggled against Eastern Conference teams, winning just 11 of 39 games. They are known for scoring inside, averaging 46.7 points in the paint per game. Malcolm Brogdon leads the team in that category with 6.5 points per game in the paint. The Magic have performed better against teams in their conference, winning 25 of 45 matchups. They have had some close games, going 4-7 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. Star players for both teams will be on display. Wagner is averaging 24.2 points, while Paolo Banchero is scoring 31.1 points per game over the last 10 games for Orlando. For Washington, Bilal Coulibaly contributes 12.3 points per game. In their last 10 games, the Wizards have a record of 5-5, averaging 111.7 points per game. The Magic have struggled a bit more, with a record of 3-7 and averaging 108.8 points. Injuries are affecting both teams. The Wizards will be without several players, including Saddiq Bey and Bilal Coulibaly. The Magic have Jalen Suggs out for the season and have some players listed as day to day.