Wizards 103, Magic 91
WASHINGTON -- Guard John Wall had 24 points and 13 assists as the Washington Wizards continued their mastery of the Orlando Magic with a 103-91 win on Friday night.
Forward Otto Porter had 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Wizards (15-16), who snapped a two-game losing streak. Forward Kris Humphries scored all of his 11 points in the fourth quarter, including seven during a decisive 15-3 run.
Wall finished with his eighth straight double-double after contributing 12 points and five assists in the fourth quarter.
Washington won its eighth straight game over Orlando. The Wizards won the two previous games this season, including a 108-99 victory on Nov. 14 in Washington.
Guard Victor Oladipo scored 20 points for the Magic (19-14), which had won two straight and six of eight. Center Nik Vucevic had 14 points.
The Magic trailed by 12 points in the second half but pulled even entering the fourth quarter and the two Southeast Division teams were tied 78-78 with 7:37 remaining.
Humphries' layup on Washington's next possession put the Wizards up for good as he and Wall combined for 13 straight points.
Fueled by Wall, Washington finished with a 24-14 advantage in fast-break points. Guard Ramon Sessions scored 13 points and center Marcin Gortat added 10 points and 14 rebounds.
The Magic shot 47.1 percent from the field but was only 5 of 20 on 3-point attempts. Led by Oladipo, Orlando's bench scored 46 points.
Porter's energy and production helped send the Wizards into halftime leading 48-43. Orlando's starters struggled, but its reserves outscored Washington's 26-12.
The Wizards opened the third quarter with a 7-0 run for a 12-point lead but entered the fourth quarter tied 72-72.
Magic forward Tobias Harris finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
NOTES: Wizards F Drew Gooden, out since Nov. 17 with a right calf strain, played four minutes after missing the previous 21 games. However, he exited in the second half after reinjuring the calf. ... Washington ruled out five players before tipoff, including G Bradley Beal (leg), G Gary Neal (strained right quad) and F DeJuan Blair (knee). ... Magic G Elfrid Payton (ankle sprain) started against the Wizards after playing only five minutes in Orlando's 108-101 loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday. ... The third game in the season series is Jan. 9 in Orlando. ... Washington F Kris Humphries scored a season-high 23 points in a Nov. 14 win over Orlando. ... The Magic play their second game in as many nights on Saturday at the Cleveland Cavaliers. ... Washington is at home to face the Miami Heat on Sunday.