Magic's Franz Wagner: Leads Germany in scoring Monday
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Wagner accumulated 18 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals across 29 minutes in Germany's 92-88 exhibition game loss to the United States on Monday.
Wagner led Germany in both points and steals Monday, keeping the squad on pace with Team USA in the close loss. The 22-year-old played a game-high 29 minutes, and he will likely continue to do so in the Paris Olympics as he will be expected to help lead Germany to a successful Olympic campaign. Wagner is coming off a career-best year with Orlando, during which he averaged 19.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 32.5 minutes across 72 regular-season appearances.
The Magic signed Wagner to a five-year, $224 million rookie contract extension Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Wagner's five-year contract extension could be worth up to $269 million if he earns an All-NBA selection. The 22-year-old forward is one of the best young players in the league, averaging 19.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 32.5 minutes across 72 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. Wagner and Paolo Banchero have established themselves as Orlando's building blocks, as the Magic's 47-35 record from last season was the franchise's best since the 2010-11 campaign (52-30).
Magic's Franz Wagner: Perfect from line in victory
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Wagner amassed 26 points (7-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 11-11 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 42 minutes during Friday's 103-96 win over the Cavaliers in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Wagner went a perfect 11-of-11 from the line, helping the Magic to an impressive Game 6 victory. It was another strong performance by Wagner, who continues to develop into a key piece for Orlando. Game 7 will take place Sunday, with both teams vying for a second-round berth against the high-flying Celtics.
Wagner finished Saturday's 112-89 win over Cleveland in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 34 points (13-17 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and one block in 40 minutes.
Wagner didn't score more than 18 points through the first three matchups of the opening-round series but exploded for a game-high 34 in Game 4 and was incredibly efficient. His 34 points marked his most since Feb. 8, and his 13 rebounds were a career high. Wagner struggled mightily with his three-point shot to end the regular season, but he's made at least two triples in three of four postseason games thus far.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Nears double-double Thursday
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Wagner provided 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and eight assists across 30 minutes during Thursday's 121-83 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Wagner is known for his scoring ability, but in a game where Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs carried the offense, Wagner made his presence felt as a distributor, with his eight assists being his highest output since Dec. 26. Wagner should remain a capable presence on the offensive side of the ball for the Magic, as he's averaged 17.3 points per game through the first three contests of this first-round series.
