Magic vs Wizards: Carter Scratched, Bitadze Steps In

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NBA News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. Orlando Magic fans were buzzing about tonight's match-up against the Washington Wizards at 7-10 PM Eastern in Kia Center, especially with window Carter Jr. facing off against Julian Reese in the jump-all, but Carter, whose dating Reese's sister Angel Reese, got scratched from the starting line of less than an hour before tip-off due to left ankle, soreness. Goga by Tadze steps in for Carter at center, while Reese starts in the middle for the short-handed wizards, who are on the second night of AA. Back to Back. Washington has a laundry list of injuries, sitting players like Alex Tsar, Kaishan George, and several others, leaving them severely depleted. The Magic have their own injury issues, with Point Guard Anthony Blackout for a calf contusion and Franz Wagner, sidelined by an ankle sprain. Orlando's record sits at 31 wins and 28 losses, but they've dropped their last three

1:01home games for the first time this season, including losses to Houston and Detroit. Meanwhile, the Wizards limp in at 16 wins and 44 losses, one of the league's worst teams. The Magic and Wizards has split their first two meetings this year, both in DC, and Orlando holds a strong edge in the recent season series. Coach Jamal Mosley wants his team to match opponents effort after recent setbacks, as they aim to snap the home skid and avoid a rare fourth. Straight loss at Kia Center against the beatable foe. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense.