2020-2021 Regular Season Game 51: Washington Wizards (17-32) at Orlando Magic (17-33)

[Knightro]

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GAME INFO
Who: Washington Wizards at Orlando Magic
What: 2020-2021 Regular Season Game 51
When: Wednesday, April 7 at 7pm ET
Where: Amway Center in Orlando, FL
How: Bally Sports Florida, NBA League Pass, 96.9 The Game (Radio)

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GAMBLING
Magic +3
Over/Under 222.5

PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Magic 130, Wizards 120 - https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401267184
Magic 120, Wizards 113 - https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401267193

ORLANDO MAGIC PROJECTED STARTERS

G: RJ Hampton


G: Dwayne Bacon


F: James Ennis


F: Chuma Okeke


C: Wendell Carter Jr.


ORLANDO MAGIC PROJECTED BENCH

G: Chasson Randle


G: Devin Cannady


G/F: Terrence Ross


C: Mo Bamba


Deep Bench
None

Injuries: Jonathan Isaac (knee), Markelle Fultz (knee), Gary Harris (thigh), Otto Porter Jr. (foot) and Karim Mane (hamstring) are OUT.

Michael Carter-Williams (non-COVID illness), Khem Birch (non-COVID illness) and Cole Anthony (rib) are QUESTIONABLE.

Washington Projected Starters
G: Russell Westbrook
G: Raul Neto
F: Deni Avdija
F: Davis Bertans
C: Alex Len

Bench
G: Ish Smith
G: Garrison Mathews
F: Chandler Hutchison
F: Anthony Gill

Injuries: Thomas Bryant (knee) and Daniel Gafford (ankle) are OUT.

Bradley Beal (hip), Robin Lopez (quad) and Rui Hachimura (shoulder) are QUESTIONABLE.

[Knightro]

Since Bradley Beal went down five games ago, Russell Westbrook is *averaging* 24 PPG, 14 RPG, 13 APG while playing 38 MPG.

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Sounds like Cole Anthony will be active and play tonight.

[ChosenSavior]

I'll be honest, I have been looking forward to watching the team play again. Have not felt this way all year.

[Knightro]

I'll be honest, I have been looking forward to watching the team play again. Have not felt this way all year.

It's not out of the question at all that the Magic have Anthony/Hampton/Okeke/WCJ all on the floor at the same time in non-garbage minutes as early as tonight.

I'm not sure what else you could ask for in a lost season other than that.

[JBSouthpaw]

I'll be honest, I have been looking forward to watching the team play again. Have not felt this way all year.

It's not out of the question at all that the Magic have Anthony/Hampton/Okeke/WCJ all on the floor at the same time in non-garbage minutes as early as tonight.

I'm not sure what else you could ask for in a lost season other than that.

right there with you.
At the start of the season, I had 3 things that kept me engaged with this team.
Fultz, Okeke and Cole.
It's been a while since I've gotten to watch 2 of those 3 perform.
Now add in Hampton & Carter, I'm now getting 4 things to watch!!
I'd like a 110-109 loss please. Bacon & Ennis go 1-10, rest of the team shoots +50% from the field.

[ChosenSavior]

I'll be honest, I have been looking forward to watching the team play again. Have not felt this way all year.

It's not out of the question at all that the Magic have Anthony/Hampton/Okeke/WCJ all on the floor at the same time in non-garbage minutes as early as tonight.

I'm not sure what else you could ask for in a lost season other than that.

Exactly. Lots of moving parts on this team now to be intrigued in.

[DiplomaticMagic]

This would be an important game to lose. But we'll probably win.

[PrimeThyme]

Since Bradley Beal went down five games ago, Russell Westbrook is *averaging* 24 PPG, 14 RPG, 13 APG while playing 38 MPG.

&& despite that during the same stretch the Wizards are 1-4 with losses to the Pistons and Raptors. This feels like a win.

[KillMonger]

If Hachimura and Beal don't play(game time decision) then this may be a W

[pepe1991]

Wizards without Beal, Pacers without half of a team. Yea this smells like something most people will complain in 2024

[Viper1500]

This is a very important game, MUST LOSE!!!


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[zaymon]

If Beal is playing i want to win. Let him get some respect for future teammates.

[Nyce_1]

Since Bradley Beal went down five games ago, Russell Westbrook is *averaging* 24 PPG, 14 RPG, 13 APG while playing 38 MPG.

&& despite that during the same stretch the Wizards are 1-4 with losses to the Pistons and Raptors. This feels like a win.

Man, they should've beat the Raptors. Refs swallowed whistle on last play.

[Nyce_1]

If Beal is playing i want to win. Let him get some respect for future teammates.

[drsd]

This would be an important game to lose. But we'll probably win.

This is a winnable game, and that makes me happy. But I guess we are all supposed to be pro-tankers now.

Go Magic ?

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[drsd]

[JBSouthpaw]

This would be an important game to lose. But we'll probably win.

This is a winnable game, and that makes me happy. But I guess we are all supposed to be pro-tankers now.

Go Magic ?

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I agree.
I want to see our young guys shine, I'm hoping Bacon/Ennis to screw up the win.

[RookieStar]

Not that im complaining but Im glad Birch and MCW are continuing to "rest"???