Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic
Pistons: Losing for only the second time in their last nine road games, the Pistons held the Magic to 18 points in the first quarter before fouls took their toll. The Magic shot 23 free throws in the first half, 38 in the game, and three Pistons finished the game with five fouls each.
Franz Wagner tied the #Magic record for most points in a quarter with 25. He and Paolo Banchero each had 32. Humongous win for
Franz Wagner reflects on his return as the Magic fall 101-79 to the Trail Blazers, extending their losing streak to five games.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner will make his return after a 20-game absence tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers. Wagner was playing at an All-Star level, averaging 24.4
Orlando Magic F Franz Wagner (torn right oblique) has started contact work and is ramping up towards a return. @CassidyHubbarth on the ESPN broadcast said she’s told Magic are hopeful he could be back within the next 7-10 days. Franz was recently elevated in his injury status
Wagner closed with 32 points (10-22 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), four rebounds and seven assists over 30 minutes during Saturday's 121-113 victory over the Pistons. Wagner scored 25 of his 32 points during the fourth quarter,
Franz Wagner returned to the Magic lineup Thursday night against the Blazers, scoring a team-high 20 points in a 101-79 home loss.
Anfernee Simons scored 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers extended their winning streak to three with a 100-79 victory over Orlando on Thursday night, spoiling the return of Magic forward Franz Wagner.
Orlando blew a 14-point lead early in the fourth quarter before turnovers and lack of shotmaking cost them down the stretch at Miami.
Tyler Herro scored 30 points and had a season-high 12 assists, leading the host Miami Heat to a 125-119 double-overtime win over the Orlando Magic in the NBA on Monday night. Miami’s Bam Adebayo added 26 points — including six in the second OT — plus 10 rebounds and nine assists.
James Harden (24), Norman Powell (23) and Ivica Zubac (25) all scored 20+ points in the loss, snapping LA’s two-game win streak. Kawhi Leonard played a season-high 28 minutes and finished with 17 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and a block.