The Orlando Magic are leaving the nation's capital on the losing end of a game against the Washington Wizards inside Capital One Arena. The Magic struggled in t

The Orlando Magic are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Washington Wizards in an Eastern Conference matchup. Orlando enters Tuesday’s game with a 20-16 record after defeating the Indiana Pacers at home on Sunday.

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.

Magic can be pretty scary to deal with, but not when you are a wizard. The Washington Wizards were coming off a demoralizing loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Still, they bounced back with a massive win over the Orlando Magic. The game ultimately came down to the wire, but it was not like that the entire time.

The Washington Wizards held off a late surge Tuesday night to defeat the Orlando Magic, 120-112. Bilal Coulibaly opened the game with a steal and a slam for two of his seven first-quarter points. The 21-year-old wing drew the Paolo Banchero assignment and guarded him quite well.

On January 6, 2026, the Orlando Magic (20-16) travel to play the Washington Wizards (9-25) in the Southeast Division. These teams are playing each oth.

The Orlando Magic visit the Washington Wizards Tuesday at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET.

The two teams play for the second time this season. The Magic defeated the Wizards 125-94 in their last matchup on Nov. 1. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 28 points, and Kyshawn George led the Wizards with 17 points.