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WASHINGTON -- The Washington Wizards are a .500 basketball team for the first time in years, and John Wall wants to build on the early success. Wall had 16 points and 13 assists to lead Washington to a 98-80 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. Trevor Ariza scored 24 points, Nene had 14 and Marcin Gortat finished with 13 as Washington (9-9) got to .500 for the first time since it split its first four games of the 2009-10 season, when Wall was just a touted freshman at Kentucky. "We are playing basketball the right way, trusting our teammates and trusting our defensive concepts," Wall said. With top scorer Bradley Beal out of the lineup for the fifth straight game, Ariza supplied the offence. He was 8 for 9 from the field and made each of his four 3-point attempts, three off passes from Wall. The Wizards have won seven of nine and are 4-1 since Beal went out with a leg injury. Reaching .500 is no small feat for a Washington team that opened 0-8 in 2011-12 and 0-12 last year. "These guys lost a lot of games last year," Gortat said. "Everybodys excited were finally winning." Arron Afflalo scored 21 points for Orlando, and Victor Oladipo added 13 points and six rebounds in a special game for the rookie. Oladipo is from nearby Upper Marlboro, Md. He had a tough assignment against Washington, trying to keep up with Wall. "Hes a good player. Gets everybody else involved," Oladipo said. "Hes improved on his jump shot. Hes a one-man fast break." Maurice Harkless had 16 points, but the Magic still lost for the ninth time in 12 games. Washington outscored Orlando 30-19 in the second quarter to take a 52-41 lead at the break. The Magic scored six straight points to pull to 62-55 in the second half, but the Wizards responded with a 9-0 run. Gortat keyed the surge with a pair of jumpers and Wall had a big jumper and a 3-pointer. Washington stretched its lead to as many as 21 points in the fourth quarter. "Their bigs demanded a lot of attention," Magic coach Jacque Vaughn said. "Nene was a force in the inside, Gortat was a force in the inside, and we had to react a little bit, and Ariza made 3s, and there you have it." Ariza helped the Wizards get off to a fast start, making two 3-pointers and a fast-break dunk during Washingtons game-opening 15-2 run. The surge by the Wizards set the stage for a see-saw first half. Oladipo steadied Orlando with seven quick points. Then, with Wall on the bench, Afflalo scored the final eight points of a 10-0 run that bridged the quarters and gave Orlando a 24-22 early in the second quarter. The Magic stretched their advantage to five points. But Wall helped the Wizards get back on track offensively and regain the lead for good. Ariza, Nene and Wall combined for all the points as Washington scored 24 in the final 6:07 of the half. When Wall hit an off-balance 3-pointer at the buzzer, the Wizards had an 11-point lead. 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Doctors allowed him to return to full practice on Tuesday and while Crosby is pleased with the way his body is responding he refuses to put on his return.Leicester winger Marc Albrighton has praised the predatory instincts of Shinji Okazaki, who scored the Foxes winner in the 1-0 victory over Newcastle on Monday. The 29-year-old scored a brilliant overhead-kick to clinch the win and restore Leicesters five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.While Leicesters surprise title challenge has been led by Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez, the Japan international has been one of a number of players to make a big impression. Hes always there in the penalty or six-yard box. Hes scored a couple of scrappy goals this season but that was definitely up there with one of the best this season, Albrighton told Leicesters official website.The skill and technique involved in his finish was superb so credit to him. Hes been terrific for us this season and the goals are coming with it.While Leicester were not at their fluent best, Claudio Ranieris side held their nerve against a well organised Newcastle team looking to impress new boss Rafa Benitez. Shinji Okazaki (centre) scores Leicesters goal against Newcastle It was quite a scrappy game and it wasnt the best that weve played this season, Albrighton said.dddddddddddd I thought Newcastle gave a good account of themselves - they stuck in the game.They made it difficult for us but at this stage of the season the most important thing about a football match is the result and we managed to get all three points today which was crucial.One-nil is always a difficult scoreline because the other team always feels like theyve got the chance to get back in it. One chance or bit of luck can put you on level terms and it could swing their way.Its not a nice scoreline but we dug in and I thought our game management towards the end was superb. 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