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.

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.

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.

The Orlando Magic have been unable to record consecutive victories since stringing three wins together back on Nov. 25 to Dec. 1.

CJ McCollum scored 27 points and Alex Sarr added 23 to go along with eight rebounds, fueling the host Washington Wizards to a 120-112 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.

On Sunday, February 23, the Washington Wizards (9-46) and Orlando Magic (28-30) are all set to square off from Kia Center in Orlando. The Wizards are currently 4-21 on the road with a point differential of -13, while the Magic have a 4-6 record in their ...

CJ McCollum anotó 27 puntos y estabilizó a los Wizards después de que casi desperdiciaran una ventaja de 26 puntos, ya que Washington se mantuvo el martes por la noche para una victoria de 120-112 sobre el Magic de Orlando.

Washington Wizards shooting guard CJ McCollum will not be in the lineup for the team's game vs the 76ers on Wednesday.