Overview
- Orlando beat Washington 136–131 in overtime, with Tristan da Silva posting a career‑best 26 points plus 7 rebounds, 4 steals and 2 blocks.
- The victory marked the Magic’s first six‑game winning streak of the season as they push to solidify playoff positioning.
- Two nights earlier, Orlando topped Cleveland 128–122 in Florida, where James Harden scored 30 for the Cavaliers and Dennis Schröder finished scoreless.
- Da Silva’s expanded role has grown with Franz Wagner sidelined, and he cited improved defense as a focus since arriving in Orlando.
- Cleveland is 9–5 since the trade deadline and remains fourth in the East, while Schröder says the move from Sacramento rekindled his enjoyment and that the Cavs can contend.