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Germany defeated Slovenia 103-89 in Ljubljana, with Franz Wagner outplaying Luka Doncic, as both teams prepared for EuroBasket 2025; Germany's win was led by Wagner and Kramer, while Doncic scored 19 for Slovenia. The teams will meet again soon, with other EuroBasket warm-up games also taking place across Europe.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner is out indefinitely after suffering a torn right oblique, with reevaluation set for four weeks. This injury follows a similar one to teammate Paolo Banchero, leaving the Magic without their star forwards. Wagner has been having an All-Star caliber season, averaging 24.4 points, 5.7 assists, and 5.6 rebounds, contributing to the team's strong 16-9 record in the Eastern Conference.
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first home loss of the season to the Orlando Magic, with Franz Wagner hitting a game-winning three-pointer. LeBron James and Anthony Davis missed crucial free throws, contributing to the defeat. Lakers coach JJ Redick expressed his disappointment, revealing he copes by watching game film in his basement. Despite the loss, Redick's reaction highlights the intensity with which he approaches the game.
Franz Wagner bolstered his NBA All-Star candidacy with a game-winning 3-pointer, leading the Orlando Magic to a 119-118 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Wagner's performance, which included 37 points and 11 assists, highlighted his growth as a player, especially in the absence of teammate Paolo Banchero. Known for his work ethic and practice habits, Wagner's clutch shot was a testament to his development, particularly in off-the-dribble 3-point shooting, a skill he struggled with last season.
The Orlando Magic held off a late comeback by the Chicago Bulls to secure a 103-97 victory in an NBA In-Season Tournament game. Franz Wagner scored 21 points and Jonathan Isaac added 18 for the Magic, who once again built a big lead only to see it slip away. Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 35 points, but it wasn't enough to prevent their seventh loss in nine games. The win showcased the resiliency of the young Magic team, who have now won two consecutive games against the Bulls in similar fashion.
Jett Howard, who played for Michigan in college, was selected by the Orlando Magic as the 11th overall pick in the NBA draft. This continues a trend of the Magic selecting players from Michigan, including Franz Wagner, Moe Wagner, Caleb Houstan, Jon Teske, and Zavier Simpson. There is no clear reason for this trend, but it could be due to the players' size and shooting abilities. The Magic may need a new name, such as the Orlando Wolverines or Michigan Magic.