US EditionCJ McCollum steadies Wizards in 4th quarter of 120-112 win over Magic
CJ McCollum scored 27 points and Washington converted a season-high 31 of 33 free throws to end Orlando's 11-game winning streak against the Wizards.
- On Tuesday at Capital One Arena, Washington held on for a 120-112 victory as CJ McCollum scored 27 points and Alex Sarr added 23.
- Missing key starters, Orlando leaned on its reserves in the second half as Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs sat out, with Jase Richardson, Jett Howard and Noah Penda sparking a comeback.
- Washington Wizards' 31-for-33 free throws and 29 points off 19 turnovers proved decisive, Jamahl Mosley highlighted the team's mistakes affecting the game.
- The defeat ended Orlando's 11-game run against Washington, dating to March 2023, and Orlando faces a quick turnaround with a trip to Brooklyn on Wednesday night.
- Despite the loss, Orlando still leads the Southeast Division and entered Tuesday sixth in the Eastern Conference, while the Magic averaged 13.7 turnovers per game compared to Washington forcing 12.5.
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CJ McCollum scored 27 points and Alex Sarr added 23 to go along with eight rebounds, fueling the host Washington Wizards to a 120-112 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.
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CJ McCollum steadies Wizards in 4th quarter of 120-112 win over Magic
CJ McCollum scored 27 points and steadied the Wizards after they nearly blew a 26-point lead as Washington held on for a 120-112 victory over the Orlando Magic.
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CJ McCollum scored 27 points and stabilized the Wizards after they nearly wasted a 26-point lead, as Washington stayed on Tuesday night for a 120-112 win over Orlando's Magic.
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