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WASHINGTON -- A rare offensive outburst by the Orlando Magic overcame the biggest night of John Walls career.Elfrid Payton scored 22 of his career-high 25 points in the first half and the Magic beat the Washington Wizards 124-116 on Tuesday despite Walls 52-point performance.The Magic were averaging 93.2 points and scored over 100 points in just five of their first 21 games but shot 52 percent en route to a third straight victory.Were growing on that end of the floor, Magic coach Frank Vogel said. We got several great contributions, starting with Elfrid Payton coming off the bench having the game of his life. He was terrific tonight.Wall had the highest-scoring game of his career and kept Washington in it with 33 points in the second half as the Wizards cut the lead below 10 in the fourth quarter. The guard made 18 of 31 from the field and added eight assists.I mean, (in the) third quarter I started to make shots, and I was trying to be more aggressive at times, Wall said. I was able to be aggressive and get into the paint and make some easy shots.Payton played like Wall in the first half as he went 8 for 8 from the field and 3 for 3 from the line, nearly matching his previous season best of 23 points in the first two quarters alone. Payton finished 9 for 12 and handed out nine assists.They were playing off a little bit, so they gave me a couple of open looks, Payton said. They just looked like they were staying home so just trying to be a little bit more aggressive.Orlandos 124 points were a season high.Jeff Green scored 13 of his 20 in the first half for Orlando. Green went to Georgetown and played his college basketball at the Verizon Center, and he made a key 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter that stopped a Washington rally.(The offense) was clicking, Green said. We were making shots, making the extra pass, trusting each other, and we got it done.The Magic scored the games first seven points and the lead went back and forth until they took command in the second quarter.Orlando (10-12) slowly pulled away, making 13 of its first 18 shots in the second quarter to take a 62-48 lead with just under 3 minutes left. The Magic scored 40 points in the period en route to a 65-52 halftime edge.Seven Orlando players scored in double figures. Bismack Biyombo contributed a season-high 14 points and grabbed 13 rebounds.Only three Wizards scored in double figures.TIP-INSMagic: The Magic are 5-1 when scoring 100 points. ... Vogel called off practice Monday, and his team took a trip to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture.Wizards: Ian Mahinmi remains out with a sore knee -- the non-surgically repaired one is the problem now. Coach Scott Brooks said the center had an MRI last week. ... Brooks also said Sheldon McClellan has been assigned to Delaware of the D-League and will play three or four games there.A LITTLE HELP FROM THEIR FRIENDSThe Orlando bench gave the starters a lift by scoring 73 points. Payton and Green led the way while Jodie Meeks added 18, and Nikola Vucevic had 10. The four combined to make 24 of 37 shots (67 percent) from the field.NO DEFENSEThe 124 points were the most Washington has allowed in a home game this season, and the second-highest amount the Wizards have allowed in any game.UP NEXTMagic: On Wednesday, the Magic will host the Celtics. Bostons been getting some great shooting in recent games from Jonas Jerebko.Wizards: The Nuggets come to town on Thursday for their first meeting of the season. Denver won both meetings last year, and its a bit of a homecoming for forward Will Barton, who went to high school in nearby Baltimore. Rob Gronkowski Jersey . Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey last Sunday. 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Julian Edelman Patriots Jersey .Y. -- Injured Buffalo Sabres forward Marcus Foligno did not practice with the team Monday and head coach Ron Rolston said its unlikely hell play in Wednesdays season opener in Detroit.Sunderland can secure their top-flight status and relegate fierce rivals Newcastle - alongside Norwich - in the process on Wednesday. A 3-2 comeback win over Chelsea on Saturday lifted Sam Allardyces men above Newcastle, who dropped back into the bottom three as they were held to a goalless draw by relegated Aston Villa. In the early kick-off, 19th-placed Norwich were unable to close the gap on their relegation rivals as they fell to a 1-0 loss against Manchester United.So what could happen next in the fight for survival? Here, we take a look at Sunderland, Newcastle and Norwichs remaining fixtures and examine the battle as it stands. Jermain Defoe scored in Sunderlands comeback win over Chelsea Premier League relegation battle Position Team Games played Goal difference Points 17th Sunderland 36 -17 35 18th Newcastle 37 -25 34 19th Norwich 36 -27 31 20th Aston Villa (R) 37 -45 17 PermutationsSunderland can guarantee their Premier League survival - and condemn Newcastle and Norwich to the Championship - by beating Everton in their game in hand on Wednesday evening - live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7pm.But their superior goal difference to Newcastle and Norwich means just two points from their final two games would almost certainly be enough to clinch safety. Newcastle were held to a goalless draw by Aston Villa Remaining fixtures Sunderland Newcastle Norwich Everton (h) - Watford (h) Watford (a) Tottenham (h) Everton (a) The only two scenarios in which two points wouldnt be enough for Sunderland would be if Newcastle won their final game with an eight-goal swing or Norwich won their remaining fixtures with a 10-goal swing. Such dramatic swings in goal difference, of course, are extremely improbable. Rafa Benitez was very disappointed with his sides 0-0 draw against Aston Villa The outlook is bleak for Norwich, who must beat Watford and Everton and hope Sunderland take no more than one point from their remaining two games against the same two sides.They would also need Newcastle to drop points at home to Tottenham on the final day. Sam Allardyce reflects on Sunderlands extraordinary win over Chelsea Newcastle could already be relegated by the time they face Tottenham next weekend, but they could clinch survival if they beat Spurs, and Sunderland take a maximum of one point from their remaining fixtures.dddddddddddd Relegation contenders form Team Last eight games (most recent last) Sunderland D D D L W D D W Newcastle D L L W D D W D Norwich L D W W L L L L The odds are stacked in Sunderlands favour after Saturdays action, but could there be one last twist still to come?The omensSunderland have won just one of their last 10 Premier League home matches against Everton (W1 D4 L5).The Black Cats have netted just six goals in that run of 10 matches.Sunderland have lost just one of their last nine Premier League games, winning two and drawing six. Fabio Borini and his Sunderland team-mates have lost just one of their last nine league games The Toffees have registered just one win in their last nine top-flight games, drawing three and losing five.Jermain Defoe netted just three goals in 17 Premier League games against Everton before joining Sunderland but has scored in both games for the Black Cats against the Toffees.Watford have won four of their last six league visits to Norwich (L2).The Canaries have now gone four consecutive Premier League games without scoring. Why former Sunderland player Don Goodman thinks theyre in danger of following in Aston Villas footsteps, even if they avoid relegation this season. The managersBlack Cats boss Sam Allardyce has urged his side to kill off their rivals in front of the Sky cameras.Knowing we can do it in that one game and kill everyone else off is pressure in itself, Allardyce said. Sam Allardyce celebrates victory over Chelsea It would be a great relief for me if the players can do it against Everton. If its points you need on the last day, its even more unpredictable to decide what happens.Rafa Benitez, has admitted his Newcastle side can only sit and wait.The only thing we can do is to prepare for our match and wait for their score, and after, try to win our game, he said. I said to the players, Now it depends on them [Sunderland], so we must work during the week to prepare for us. Alex Neil wont give up until Norwichs fate has been sealed - but admits his job is on the line Norwich boss Alex Neil insists his side will be ready, should the scrap go to the final day.The odds are stacked against us, but if it comes down to one match then anything can happen, he said. We need to keep believing and carry the fight. Were focused and still in with a chance, so we need to give ourselves a shot.Who do you think will stay up? 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