The Washington Wizards are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Washington enters Tuesday’s game with a 16-44 record after losing at home to the Houston Rockets on Monday night.
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Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (0)John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
(John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images)
In Monday’s loss to the Rockets, Bilal Coulibaly led the way for the Wizards as he scored 23 points while Sharife Cooper recorded 21 points and two assists of his own off the bench.
Now Washington will try to bounce back on Tuesday as they face off against the Magic in a tough road matchup.
On the other side, Orlando enters Tuesday’s contest with a 31-28 record after losing at home to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5)© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
(© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)
Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic in Sunday’s loss as he ended the game with 24 points and 11 rebounds while Trista da Silva recorded 19 points and six rebounds.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Wizards Injury Report, Will Trae Young, Kyshawn George Play?
For the Wizards, they have nine players listed on their injury report, including both Trae Young and Kyshawn George.
Trae Young cheers Washington WizardsDaniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
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Washington has ruled out Young as he continues to recover from an MCL and quad injury, though he is expected to make his team debut on Thursday against the Utah Jazz.
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The Wizards have also ruled out George due to a right elbow sprain that he suffered during Monday’s loss to the Rockets.
Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18)David Reginek-Imagn Images
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With George sidelined, Coulibaly and Will Riley could both be in line for increased roles against the Magic.
Jamir Watkins has been ruled out due to an ankle sprain while Tristan Vukcevic is out with a thigh contusion.
Anthony Davis, Alex Sarr and Cam Whitmore have all been ruled out as they continue to recover from injuries while D’Angelo Russell remains away from the team.
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Magic Injury Report, Will Anthony Black, Franz Wagner Play?
On the other side, the Magic have two players listed on their injury report for Tuesday’s game against the Wizards.
Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0)Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images
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Orlando has listed Anthony Black as questionable due to a right quad contusion and he is expected to miss his second consecutive contest after he did not go through shootaround ahead of Tuesday’s game.
If Black is sidelined, da Silva and Jevon Carter could both have larger roles against the Wizards.
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The Magic have ruled out Franz Wagner due to high left ankle sprain injury management that has kept him out since February 19.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22)© Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(© Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images)
Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Wizards and Magic from Orlando at 7:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 3, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.