Wizards vs. Magic Recap: Davis Scores 27, Wagner Assists Cash

Washington beat Orlando 103-94 on Monday night. The Magic won the first quarter 33-28, but the Wizards took the second 32-26 to lead 60-59 at the half. The third quarter decided it: Washington outscored Orlando 19-9 and carried a 79-68 lead into the fourth. The Magic got within 83-79 midway through the final period, but never closer. Two DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game, one on each side: Franz Wagner's assists and Anthony Davis's points.

What cashed

ALT: Anthony Davis 18+ points (-253 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Davis had 18+ points in 5 of 6 games this season, averaging 22.3. We took the alt line below his average. - What happened: He scored 27 on 12-of-17 shooting in 34 minutes, clearing by 9.5. He added 9 rebounds and 4 steals. Six of his points came in the third quarter, when Washington pulled away, and his 20-foot jumper with 4:12 left made it 93-86. - Worth watching: Twelve made field goals on 17 tries is efficient volume. With an average above 22, the alt line gave him room to spare.

ALT: Franz Wagner 5+ assists (-304 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Wagner had 5+ assists in all 6 games this season, averaging 7.8. Every game so far. - What happened: He finished with 6 assists in 38 minutes, 1.5 over the line. Three of them came in the fourth quarter, including setting up a Desmond Bane three that cut it to 83-79. He also scored 24 on 10-of-18 shooting. - Worth watching: He carried the scoring and the playmaking for Orlando, and the minutes were there. A high-volume night like this supports both his points and assists lines.

How the game played out

Washington shot 40-of-75 (53%), had 10 steals and won fast break points 21-9. The Magic shot 11-of-39 from three. Kyshawn George had 22 points and 5 assists, AJ Dybantsa added 21, and Trae Young ran the offense with 9 assists. For Orlando, Bane scored 20 and hit two threes early in the fourth to make it a game again.

Trends to watch

• Wagner played 38 minutes and had 6 assists with 24 points. His assist line has cleared every game this season, so the question is price, not role.
• Davis took 17 shots and made 12. His points line moves with his shot volume, and he opened the second half with a pullup jumper.
• Orlando shot 28% from three. Watch how the Magic shoot from deep before backing their team total.

Stats are from the ESPN box score. See our guides on alt lines, player props and team totals, or visit the NBA hub.