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Franz Wagner returns to Magic lineup after 20-game absence
Game Recap: Trail Blazers 101, Magic 79
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner returned to the lineup Thursday after missing 20 straight games with a torn oblique. He led the Magic with 20 points in Orlando’s 100-79 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Franz Wagner in his first game since December 6:
20 PTS
4 REB
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Wagner and All-Star power forward Paolo Banchero will be paired for just the sixth time this season. Banchero missed 34 games with the same injury as Wagner before returning in late December.
Shooting 34.2%, the Magic lost their fifth straight and seventh of eight games. They were 16-9, a solid third in the East, when Wagner was injured. Thursday night’s loss dropped them to 23-23, eighth in the conference. They are 2-8 since Jalen Suggs injured his back.
“I think it’s gigantic,” Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley said. “We talk about the pieces coming back together, us being whole again, slowly but surely. … With all the standards he has set as a a leader, having him back is going to be big.”
The Magic went 7-13 without Franz Wagner, who played the expected 24 minutes on Thursday. Orlando also lost center Moritz Wagner, Franz’s older brother, to a season-ending knee injury, and Suggs, who missed his 10th game with a lower back strain.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
After a 20-game absence, Franz Wagner is finally set to return to the Orlando Magic lineup. The rookie forward has been sidelined with an ankle injury but is now ready to get back on the court and help his team compete.
Wagner, who has been a key contributor for the Magic this season, is expected to provide a much-needed boost to the team’s offense and defense. His versatility and ability to score from all areas of the court make him a valuable asset for Orlando.
Fans and teammates alike are excited to see Wagner back in action and are hopeful that his return will help the Magic turn things around after a tough stretch of games. With his energy and determination, Wagner is sure to make a significant impact as the Magic look to climb up the standings.
Welcome back, Franz Wagner! The Magic are thrilled to have you back on the court. Let’s get back to winning ways! #MagicBasketball #FranzWagner #WelcomeBack
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