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The Orlando Magic play host to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night in an Eastern Conference showdown from the Amway Center. This one has two teams on opposite sides of the standings squaring off, as the Wizards sit near the bottom of the standings and the Magic sit in third place. Washington was at least able to get back into the win column the last time out, while the Magic have been able to string together seven wins in a row. Last season, the teams split the four games against each other, as each looks to get off to a fast start in the series in 2023 in this one.
It has been a rough start for Washington this season and after 17 games, they find themselves right near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. A 2-8 record on the road hasn't helped matters and isn't likely to give a lot of confidence as they head into Wednesday night. They were able to grab the win on the road the last time out against Detroit but that likely had more to do with the ongoing issues surrounding the Pistons than the Wizards turning a corner. That is still their only win in their last ten games and while the schedule has been a challenge, there are some serious concerns surrounding the direction of the organization, especially as they go back on the road for this one.
The Wizards have a pair of injuries that they continue to deal with in this one, both in the backcourt. Ryan Tollins (knee) and Delon Wright (knee) both remain out for the foreseeable future, impa cting some of the guard depth.
Washington's offense has impressed this season and could be an area where they find success in this one. They rank seventh in field-goal percentage and are third in field goals made and fourth in field goals attempted. Kyle Kuzma (23.4 ppg) has put together a strong season and has taken a massive step forward in leading this team. More was expected out of bringing in Jordan Poole (17.3 ppg) and if he can take a step forward as well, they'd have a top-tier scoring duo. The defensive side is where the concerns emerge, where ranking 28th in field-goal percentage defense is sure to continue to cause struggles.
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