Magic forward Franz Wagner carries Orlando with 26 points, 11 assists in win
The gist
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner posted 26 points and 11 assists in a 121-114 win over Toronto.
With Banchero and Suggs injured, Wagner is Orlando's offensive focal point.
How it unfolded
- Dec 8, 2025An MRI revealed Wagner had a high left ankle sprain with no structural damage, after he was hurt in the first quarter of a 106-100 loss to the New York Knicks; sources said recovery typically takes two to four weeks.
- Apr 29, 2026Wagner was ruled out for Game 5 against the Detroit Pistons with a calf strain suffered late in Game 4, a win that gave Orlando a 3-1 series lead, head coach Jamahl Mosley confirmed.
- Oct 25, 2026Wagner led Orlando to a 111-102 road win over the Knicks with 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists.
Key terms
- Game 5
- A playoff format where the winner is decided by total points or goals scored across two legs.
- NBA Europe league
- A proposed professional basketball league in Europe organized by the NBA and FIBA.
Source: Wikipedia