The Washington Wizards faced a disheartening defeat against the Orlando Magic, marking their official elimination from playoff contention. Despite starting strong with a solid effective field goal percentage, the Wizards quickly fell behind as their defense faltered. The Magic extended their lead to as much as 33 points in the fourth quarter before the Wizards managed to cut the deficit to a final score of 120-105. Despite the loss, individual performances from players like Tristan Vukcevic and Jordan Poole provided some bright spots for the struggling team, which now holds the worst record in the NBA.
With an effective field goal percentage above 70% in the second quarter, the Wizards still trailed by four points, highlighting their inability to capitalize offensively.
Tristan Vukcevic had his best game with the Wizards, contributing 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals without any turnovers, showcasing his potential.
Despite a valiant effort, the Wizards fell behind quickly after a brief competition period, ballooning their deficit to 33 points early in the fourth quarter.
With this loss, the Washington Wizards officially become the first Eastern Conference team eliminated from the playoffs, maintaining the league's worst record.
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