Orlando Sentinel · Nov 2, 2025
Beede’s Breakdown: Banchero, Wagner lead Magic to 2nd win in a row at Wizards
Magic forward Paolo Banchero drives to the basket against Wizards forward Cam Whitmore during the first half of Saturday's game at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — When facing a young team such as the Wizards (10 players on their roster aged 22-or-under), it’s an opportunity for the Magic, who haven’t opened the regular season as they would have liked, to find their footing on offense, impose their will on defense and showcase the style of play they hope to portray on a nightly basis.