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Francis' flash saves Magic in Washington.(The Orlando Sentinel)

Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service

| January 31, 2005 | Schmitz, Brian | COPYRIGHT 1999 Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Brian Schmitz

WASHINGTON _ Orlando Magic point guard Steve Francis was more worried about the snow falling outside the arena.

"Man, I have to take my grandmother home in this," he said.

Oh, the game? Another game-winning shot after making a playground spin move to offset his six turnovers?

"Life in the NBA," he said.

Life with Steve-O.

For a second consecutive night against the Washington Wizards, Francis hit the game-deciding shot, leading the Magic to a 103-97 victory at sold-out MCI Center on Saturday.

Returning near the area he grew up _ he's from Takoma Park, Md. _ Francis put an exclamation point on a typical …

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