Magic's Franz Wagner: Nears 20 points in balanced outing
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Wagner tallied 18 points (5-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes in Orlando's 96-86 loss to Cleveland in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series.
Wagner struggled to find his shot a bit in Monday's defeat but still provided a lift offensively by ending two points shy of the 20-point mark while leading all Magic players in rebounds in a balanced performance. Wagner has put together back-to-back strong showings for Orlando to start the opening-round series, posting 18 points and seven boards in both contests.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Stuffs stat sheet in loss Saturday
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Wagner posted 18 points (7-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Saturday's 97-83 loss to Cleveland in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic in this loss, and while Wagner had a rough outing from the field, he still salvaged his fantasy value by delivering a strong performance across the board, particularly on defense. Most of Wagner's value is tied to what he can do offensively, however, and on that note, he's now scored 18 or more points in six of his last seven appearances dating back to the regular season.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Balanced showcase in 25-point game
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Wagner notched 25 points (10-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals across 33 minutes during Sunday's 113-88 win over the Bucks.
Wagner helped Orlando to a win in the regular-season finale Sunday by ending as one of two Magic players with 25 or more points to go along with a team-leading trio of threes and a handful of rebounds in a balanced outing. Wagner surpassed the 25-point mark in 16 games this season, rounding out the regular season by scoring 20 or more points in five of his final six outings.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Good to go against Philadelphia
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Wagner is available and in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the 76ers.
Wagner has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing Orlando's last two games with a right ankle sprain. The 22-year-old forward should replace Caleb Houstan in the starting five against Philadelphia.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Questionable for Friday's game
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Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers.
Wagner has missed the last two games due to a right ankle sprain, and it's unclear whether he'll be back in action for Orlando's penultimate regular-season game. Caleb Houstan and Markelle Fultz will likely continue to see increased playing time if Wagner sits once again.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Won't play against Milwaukee
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Wagner (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks.
Wagner will miss his second straight contest Wednesday due to a right ankle sprain. In his absence, Caleb Houstan and Markelle Fultz will likely continue to receive increased playing time. Wagner's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Philadelphia.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Questionable for Wednesday
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Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Wagner was unable to play Tuesday against the Rockets after picking up his ankle injury Sunday. The questionable tag suggests that he's day-to-day, but the Magic may err on the side of caution with the playoffs looming.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Won't play Tuesday
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Wagner (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Rockets, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Wagner left Sunday's game against the Bulls with a sprained right ankle, and the Magic won't risk him considering the team already secured a playoff berth. It's highly unlikely that he'll be able to play in the second half of the back-to-back set against the Bucks on Wednesday, and it wouldn't be surprising if the Magic decide to rest him until the start of the postseason. This means Joe Ingles and Anthony Black could be in line to see extra minutes vs. Houston.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Questionable for Tuesday
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Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Houston, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
An MRI confirmed a right ankle sprain for Wagner that he suffered Sunday against the Bulls. He wasn't able to return to that contest, but the good news for Orlando is that this appears to be a day-to-day issue. The Magic could use a committee approach to soak up Wagner's minutes if he's unable to play, with players like Joe Ingles, Gary Harris, Cole Anthony, Anthony Black or Caleb Houstan possibly benefitting.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Sprains ankle, won't return
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Wagner has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bulls with a right ankle sprain. He'll finish with 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 20 minutes.
Wagner twisted his ankle in the third quarter, and though X-rays came back negative, he could still be dealing with a sprain that's significant enough to cost him some time. Notably, Wagner sprained the same ankle in January and missed eight consecutive contests. If Wagner isn't ready to play in the Magic's next game Tuesday in Houston, the team could turn to Joe Ingles, Gary Harris and Cole Anthony for more minutes on the wing, while one of Anthony Black or Caleb Houstan (ankle) would likely enter Orlando's 10-man rotation.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Heads to locker room
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Wagner went to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Bulls due to an apparent right ankle injury, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.
Wagner appeared to twist his ankle early in the third quarter and ended up heading to the locker room to get the injury checked out. While he's off the floor, Joe Ingles and Anthony Black could see more action. Wagner should be considered questionable to return.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Scores team-high 20 points
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Wagner logged 20 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 33 minutes during Monday's 104-103 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Wagner led the way in scoring for the Magic in this tight win Monday, and the small forward continues to be a remarkably consistent scorer for Orlando. He's now scored in double digits in 13 games in a row, a span in which he's averaging 16.6 points per game while shooting 47.9 percent from the field.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Extends scoring run Friday
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Wagner finished with 13 points (5-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 100-97 loss to the Clippers.
Wagner didn't have his best shooting performance and failed to drain a three-pointer for the fifth time over his last seven games. Still, he managed to extend his run of games with double-digit points to 11 appearances. He's averaging 16.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game in that stretch, solidifying his place as the Magic's second-best offensive alternative behind Paolo Banchero even if he's had a few ups and downs in that span.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Leading scorer vs. Wizards
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Wagner ended with 28 points (9-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 119-109 win over the Wizards.
Wagner was 0-for-12 from three over his last four games, but he was able to find his shooting stroke Wednesday when he hit three shots from beyond the arc. He's averaging career highs across the board including points per game (20.3), but he has struggled from deep and is shooting 30.1 percent from three-point range this season. Still, Wagner is shooting a solid 48.0 percent from the field this year and is a go-to option on offense for the Magic alongside All-Star Paolo Banchero.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Leads Orlando to victory Tuesday
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Wagner finished with 21 points (8-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one block in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 108-81 win over the Nets.
The Magic were without Paolo Banchero (illness) on Tuesday, but Wagner had no problem carrying the offense. This was his fifth game with 20 or more points across his last 10 appearances, a stretch in which the third-year forward is averaging 22.5 points per game while shooting 54.1 percent from the field.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Sniffs double-double
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Wagner provided 19 points (7-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 109-92 loss to Atlanta.
Wagner ended just two boards shy of recording a double-double Sunday, but it was far from the best performance for the Magic, as they looked completely out of sorts down two starters in Markelle Fultz, who didn't start in his return from a knee injury, and All-Star forward Paolo Banchero, who missed the game due to an illness. Wagner posted a decent stat line, but to be fair, this production was in line with what he's done all year. Wagner is averaging 22.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in February.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Shines in win over Bulls
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Wagner posted 36 points (12-22 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 7-10 FT), three rebounds and five assists in 44 minutes during Saturday's 114-108 overtime victory over the Bulls.
Wagner has been on an absolute tear of late, scoring 30 or more points in three of his last four appearances and showing he didn't miss a beat despite being sidelined for eight games in January due to an ankle injury. He's been averaging 22.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game in 11 outings since returning to the hardwood.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Posts season high as leading scorer
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Wagner contributed 38 points (17-25 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 111-99 victory over the Pistons.
Wagner led all players in Sunday's contest in scoring while connecting on a quartet of threes and setting a season-high scoring mark in scoring in a winning effort. Wagner, who finished shooting 68.0 percent from the field, has surpassed the 30-point mark in five games this season, his first such performance since notching a previous season high of 32 points Dec. 29. Wagner has now connected on four or more threes in three games.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Comes close to double-double
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Wagner accumulated 20 points (9-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 108-98 victory over the Spurs.
Wagner delivered a solid shooting performance and ended just two rebounds shy of a double-double as the Magic earned a hard-fought win against the Spurs. Wagner didn't look rusty despite missing eight games in a row to start January, as he has surpassed the 15-point mark in five of his six appearances since returning, including hitting the 20-point mark in the last two. Wagner is having a career-best season in 2023-24 and has scored 20 or more points in 21 games already.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Goes for 21 points Monday
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Wagner finished with 21 points (8-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 131-129 loss to Dallas.
After returning from an eight-game absence earlier this month, Wagner finally cleared the 20-point hurdle for the first time since stepping back into the hardwood. He was on a run of seven straight games with 24 or more points before suffering the injury against the Kings on Jan. 3, but since he has remained in a starting role, Wagner's numbers should eventually move closer to the figures he was posting before the injury. Either way, he's having a career-best season with averages of 20.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game in 2023-24.
