National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Washington 120, Orlando 91
When: 7:00 PM ET, Monday, January 14, 2013
Where: Verizon Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Officials: #11 Derrick Collins, #55 Bill Kennedy, #50 Olandis Poole
Attendance: 14648


Wizards 120, Magic 91: Emeka Okafor collected his third straight double-double, matching a season high with 19 points and adding 11 rebounds as host Washington benefited from a 37-point third quarter to record its first three-game winning streak.

A.J. Price had a season-high 18 points and Kevin Seraphin added 18 of his own for the Wizards, who had six players score in double figures. Washington, which set a season high in points, defeated Orlando for just the third time in 13 meetings.

Jameer Nelson had 19 points and 12 assists for the Magic, who have dropped 11 of 12 since defeating Washington on Dec. 19.

After Orlando's 13-0 run trimmed its deficit to 59-53 at halftime, the Wizards rebounded as Price's 3-pointer capped an eight-point personal surge midway through the third quarter.

Martell Webster converted a four-point play later in the session and John Wall drilled a pair of jumpers before feeding Seraphin for a dunk at the buzzer to give the Wizards a 96-77 lead.

GAME NOTEBOOK: After scoring 30 points versus the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, Orlando G Arron Afflalo went 1-for-11 from the field and finished with two points. ... Washington's 37-point third quarter marked its highest output in any period this season. ... Wizards leading scorer Jordan Crawford (15.6 points per game) missed his third straight contest with an ankle injury.

Top Game Performances
 
Orlando   Washington
Jameer Nelson 19 Scoring Emeka Okafor 19
Jameer Nelson 12 Assists A.J. Price 6
Nikola Vucevic 13 Rebounds Emeka Okafor 11
Jameer Nelson 4 Free Throws Made John Wall 6
Jameer Nelson 3 Steals A.J. Price 2
Glen Davis 2 Blocks Kevin Seraphin 3
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Orlando 91 42.5 5-18 12-15 23 38 3 7 14
Washington 120 56.1 7-11 21-25 32 42 6 8 11
Upcoming Games
  • Washington will play their next game on the road against Sacramento. The Wizards have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.
  • Orlando will play their next game at home against Indiana. The Magic have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.