"The Wizards were at a distinct disadvantage Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic, playing not only the five opponents in white pinstriped jerseys, but the officials as well. The Magic went to the line 39 times to the Wizards' nine and still managed to keep the game close, losing 109-103 at Amway Center.

"It's hard to win a game 39 free throws to nine, let alone be in a game," Wizards coach Randy Wittman said. "I told our guys, 'We can't stop playing as hard as we do.'

"We got nine guys on their rookie contracts. Right now, they're, not getting the respect. That will come. We keep playing as hard as we play night in and night out, we'll eventually get calls, but tonight, that's hard to overcome against a big team like Orlando.""