Washington, March 31 (BUS): Christapps Porzingis scored 35 points and Thomas Satoransky scored an extraordinary double – no points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds – as the Washington Wizards beat the Orlando Magic 127-110 on Wednesday night.
Satoransky became the third player to finish a game without points, at least 10 rebounds and 10 assists, joining Oklahoma City’s Josh Gedi earlier this season and Cincinnati’s Norm Van Leer in 1971, the Associated Press reports.
Satoransky only attempted two shots, but it was part of a strong offensive performance for the Wizards. Kentavius Caldwell-Pope added 25 points, and Roy Hatchimura and Daniel Gafford added 17 points each.
Franz Wagner scored 28 points for the Magic team, which lost its fourth in a row. Orlando (20-57) entered the game, tied with Detroit and Houston for the worst record in the NBA.
The Magic led 35-23 late in the first quarter, but Washington backed off and eventually closed the game in the 16-6 round to lead 58-56. The Witches went up by seven after three quarters and kept Orlando in fourth.
Gaford threw a two-handed dip in the fourth after an unseen pass by Ish Smith. This made the witches reach 94-85.
injuries
Washington without star Bradley Beal (wrist), and Kyle Kuzma (knee) missed his seventh game in a row.
Orlando’s Galen Suggs (ankle) missed his eighth game in a row. Wendell Carter Jr. (wristband) was out, too.
Hints
Magic: Ruben Lopez scored four points against his former team. He played with the Wizards last season.
Wizards: Washington won 4-0 against Orlando this season, sweeping the Magic for the first time since 2015-16.
next one
Magic: Host the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.
Wizards: Host the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.