Washington Wizards 131, Orlando Magic 136
NBA · 2026-03-12 · Winner: Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic defeated Washington Wizards 136–131 on 2026-03-12 in NBA play, a 5-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:26 swung win probability 86% → 99%. 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 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | 26 | 30 | 25 | 42 | 8 | 131 |
| Orlando Magic | 36 | 27 | 33 | 27 | 13 | 136 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:26 swung win probability 86% → 99%.
Why Washington Wizards lost
- Lost Q1 26-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 8:26 (win probability 86% → 99% for the home side).
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 10–0 | Q3 8:26 | 86% → 99% |
| Washington Wizards | 11–0 | Q4 3:34 | 100% → 87% |