Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 7:00 PM

Amway Center in Orlando

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The Washington Wizards will stay in Florida, after facing the Miami Heat last night, to challenge the Orlando Magic. The Magic got a day to rest after their loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Orlando had their hands full trying to slow down Anthony Davis who was one block away from a triple-double. The Magic do not have to prepare for any player comparable to Anthony Davis in their upcoming game against the Wizards. Rookie point-guard Elfrid Payton showed promise in his NBA debut. He was playing in his hometown with family and friends in the stadium. Aaron Gordon, another Magic rookie, shot well against the Pelicans and hopes to have a repeat performance. The Magic have a fair shot at beating the Wizards as long as they limit offensive rebounds. If Channing Frye is available he will be a major contributor to controlling the boards for the Magic.

The Wizards have several offensively talented big men that could give the Magic some trouble. Unlike Anthony Davis for the Pelicans, Wizards’ bigs are not individual threats, but they are solid within the offensive system. However, several of the PF’s and C’s having lingering injuries and it is unknown who will be available to play against the Magic. In the backcourt, Wizards will be depending on playmaker John Wall and veteran talent Paul Pierce. Bradely Beal is likely to sit with a fractured wrist. It is currently unknown when he will return to the court. If the Wizards were healthy this game would likely be an easy win against the young Orlando Magic. Considering both teams’ current situation, this could be an interesting and closely fought match.

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Orlando Magic are 0-1-0 Against the Spread

Orlando Magic are 0-1-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Washington Wizards

10/29/14 F Kris Humphries Hand probable Wednesday vs. Miami
10/27/14 G Glen Rice Jr. Ankle is upgraded to probable Wednesday vs. Miami
10/25/14 F Paul Pierce Knee is upgraded to probable Wednesday vs. Miami
10/24/14 G Bradley Beal Wrist out indefinitely
10/24/14 F DeJuan Blair Suspension expected to miss Wednesday vs. Miami
10/24/14 G Martell Webster Back out indefinitely
10/24/14 F Nene Suspension expected to miss Wednesday vs. Miami

Orlando Magic

10/29/14 F Tobias Harris Knee "?" Thursday vs. Washington
10/23/14 PF Channing Frye Knee out indefinitely

Tony's Pick: Take Washington

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