Washington Wizards 109, Orlando Magic 126
NBA · 2026-03-03 · Winner: Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic defeated Washington Wizards 126–109 on 2026-03-03 in NBA play, a 17-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 9:15 swung win probability 69% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington Wizards lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | 24 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 109 |
| Orlando Magic | 27 | 30 | 40 | 29 | 126 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 9:15 swung win probability 69% → 96%.
Why Washington Wizards lost
- Lost Q3 27-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 9:15 (win probability 69% → 96% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 14-9.
- Outscored 32-16 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 8–0 | Q1 6:06 | 65% → 86% |
| Orlando Magic | 10–0 | Q3 9:15 | 69% → 96% |
| Orlando Magic | 9–0 | Q4 8:57 | 100% → 100% |