Anthony Davis scored 27 points (11 in the first quarter, on a 3-pointer, a floater, a hook shot and two jumpers), and the Washington Wizards beat the Orlando Magic 103-94.
The Wizards took control with a 23-11 run in the second quarter and led by as many as 11.
The Magic got within 87-84 on Franz Wagner’s two free throws with 6:45 to play, but Davis answered with a pull-up jumper, and the Magic got no closer.
Kyshawn George scored 22 points (12 on four 3-pointers) on 9-of-15 shooting, and AJ Dybantsa added 21 points and three steals. The Wizards had three 20-point scorers.
For the Magic, Wagner had 24 points and six assists, and Desmond Bane added 20 points.
The Wizards shot 53.3% from the field and 37.5% from 3 to the Magic’s 46.3% and 28.2%. They took 17 of their 75 shots from midrange (23%), the highest share of their season. They had averaged 13%. They outscored the Magic 21-9 on the fast break.