Orlando takes on Washington, aims for 4th straight home win

Washington Wizards (2-5, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (4-6, ninth in the Eastern Conference)

Orlando, Florida; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Orlando hosts Washington trying to extend its three-game home winning streak.

Orlando finished 47-35 overall and 32-20 in Eastern Conference action a season ago. The Magic averaged 8.2 steals, 5.2 blocks and 13.8 turnovers per game last season.

Washington finished 15-67 overall, 4-12 in Southeast Division play and 8-33 on the road last season. The Wizards averaged 113.7 points per game while shooting 47.0% from the field and 34.8% from deep last season.

INJURIES: Magic: Paolo Banchero: out (abdomen), Wendell Carter Jr.: out (foot).

Wizards: Saddiq Bey: out (knee), Malcolm Brogdon: out (thumb), Kyle Kuzma: out (groin).

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