Magic rout Wizards as Banchero posts 28 points and 11 rebounds

ORLANDO — Paolo Banchero had 28 points and 11 rebounds and the Orlando Magic routed the Washington Wizards 125-94 on Saturday night at Capital One Arena, handing Washington its fourth straight loss while improving Orlando’s defense-anchored play on the road. The Magic built a 30-point advantage in the third quarter and finished a 5-game road trip 2-2, getting their second consecutive win and moving to 3-4 on the season. The rebuilding Wizards fell to 1-5.

Orlando opened a decisive run after the first quarter, outscoring Washington 43-21 in the second to lead 75-56 at halftime. Banchero and Franz Wagner combined for 26 of the Magic’s 43 second-quarter points; Wagner finished with 25 points and Wendell Carter Jr. added 16 points and 12 rebounds. Orlando tied a franchise record with 43 points in a single second quarter.

The Magic’s defensive pressure and discipline were clear throughout. Orlando committed a season-low 16 fouls, limited Washington to 15 trips to the free-throw line, and recorded season highs of 13 steals and 10 blocks. The team also shot 19 for 22 from the free throw line, an 86.4 percent mark, and registered a season-high 32 assists. Orlando outrebounded Washington...