Wizards vs. Magic preview: Washington goes for two in a row against Orlando

When: Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. ET

The place: Capital One Area, Washington, DC

Tips on how to watch: NBC Sports activities Washington, NBA League Go

WIZARDS— None.

MAGIC— Jonathan Isaac, OUT (conditioning); Chuma Okeke, OUT (left knee)

The Washington Wizards have but to string collectively two wins in a row because the flip of the calendar yr. They’ve an opportunity to just do that after choosing up a win in Madison Sq. Backyard towards the New York Knicks.

Coincidentally, neither have the Orlando Magic. The guests have alternated wins and losses all yr and are recent off a convincing 123-110 over the New Orleans Pelicans the night time prior.

Amidst the battle for play-in and/or lottery positioning in the midst of the Southeast Division, one thing’s acquired to provide, people.

Regardless of the Wizards falling seven video games under .500, they nonetheless sit simply two video games out of the ultimate play-in slot.

They’ve gone 4-2 of their final six video games with Bradley Beal within the lineup. With the Wizards at present above-.500 at house and the Magic being one of many worst highway groups within the league with their 6-16 document, there’s an honest likelihood to proceed that success with Beal.

Washington can be at present on a six-game profitable streak towards Orlando of their head-to-head matchups. They swept the season sequence final yr and haven’t misplaced since December of 2020 when Isaac Bonga was within the beginning lineup.

It’s not usually the Wizards look poised for the win nowadays. This matchup must be certainly one of them.