Franz Wagner’s Jan. 25 performance against the Detroit Pistons is forever etched into the Orlando Magic’s history books. With a 25-point fourth quarter, the budding superstar tied Tracy McGrady’s franchise record for most points in a single quarter.
Franz Wagner continues to write about Orlando’s history. In the 121-113 win at home against the Detroit Pistons, the German guard scored 32 points, 25 of which came in the fourth and decisive quarter.
Orlando heads to Milwaukee for an Eastern Conference matchup Wednesday. The teams meet Wednesday for the first time this season.
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,
Thanks to a 25-point eruption from Franz Wagner, the Orlando Magic utilized a 42-point fourth quarter to snap a five-game losing skid and defeat
Michigan basketball alumnus Franz Wagner scored 25 points in the fourth as the Detroit Pistons' slim lead evaporated in a 121-113 loss to the Magic.
After sitting out the previous 20 games, Franz Wagner bounces back with 20 points in a losing display for the Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, loses control of the ball as he is defended by Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) AP AP
The Orlando Magic (23-22) are home tonight as they welcome the Portland Trail Blazers (15-28). The two teams are on opposite sides of the standings, but are suffering from the same injury bug. This will be their first matchup of the season.
Franz Wagner was set to return to the Orlando Magic lineup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night after missing 20 games with a torn oblique.
Orlando will aim to stop its three-game road skid when the Magic play Miami. The teams meet Monday for the first time this season.