Wall 1 point shy of triple-double, Wizards top Magic 96-80
WASHINGTON (AP) - John Wall fell one point shy of his first triple-double of the season, Marcin Gortat had 14 points and 14 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards beat the Orlando Magic 96-80 on Monday night to sweep the season series.
Presented by Wizards owner Ted Leonsis with an NBA All-Star jersey before the opening tip, Wall hit a 3-pointer a little more than a minute into the third quarter - the first shot made from beyond the arc by either team - to open an 11-0 run that put Washington in control.
Wall wound up with nine points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds after missing a floater with about 50 seconds left.
The Wizards have won two in a row following a five-game losing streak.
Washington Wizards forward Kris Humphries (43) reacts after a dunk in front of Orlando Magic forward Kyle O'Quinn (2) and center Dewayne Dedmon (3) with forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) nearby, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) shoots over Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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