Orlando Magic 112, Washington Wizards 120
NBA · 2026-01-06 · Winner: Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards defeated Orlando Magic 120–112 on 2026-01-06 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:27 swung win probability 47% → 80%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Orlando Magic lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 29 | 21 | 37 | 25 | 112 |
| Washington Wizards | 30 | 32 | 39 | 19 | 120 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:27 swung win probability 47% → 80%.
Why Orlando Magic lost
- Lost Q2 21-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q1 4:27 (win probability 47% → 80% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-15.
- Outscored 31-16 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | 10–0 | Q1 4:27 | 47% → 80% |
| Washington Wizards | 8–0 | Q2 10:56 | 53% → 81% |
| Orlando Magic | 8–0 | Q4 8:08 | 99% → 87% |