Banchero finished Wednesday's 116-108 loss to the Rockets with 31 points (10-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal over 39 minutes. Banchero once again operated as the Magic's go-to option on offense,

The Washington Wizards became the latest team to find itself on the receiving end of the Orlando Magic’s bludgeoning defense. Even amid the Magic’s injury-plagued and disappointing campaign — Friday’s 120-105 win at Capital One Arena improved it to just 33-38 — the defense has remained imposing.