ORLANDO, FL — The Orlando Magic earned their 33rd victory of the season with a 108-81 blowout victory over the Brooklyn Nets despite missing All-Star Paolo Banchero.
The Magic cruised in the win, improving to 33-26 overall and 19-8 at home, behind Franz Wagner‘s big game.
“I thought it was an important game for us, knowing how the last two games went against them,” said Wagner after the contest. “I was pretty happy with how everybody came out focused for the whole game.”
Wagner led the Magic with 21 points on 8-for-11 shooting from the field and 5-for-5 shooting from the free-throw line. The former Michigan Wolverine grabbed five rebounds, dished out five assists, and blocked a shot.
Wagner credited the team’s energy and ability to maintain a major lead throughout the game as keys to the contest.
“You could feel our energy the whole game,” Wagner added. “We’ve had a couple of games already this season where we kind of let it slip in that third (quarter), so it was great the way we came out at halftime.”
More Orlando Magic Contributions
- Wendell Carter Jr. scored 10 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and dished out two assists.
- Moritz Wagner scored 16 points, grabbed five rebounds, dished out two assists, and recorded a steal.
- Markelle Fultz scored 12 points, grabbed three rebounds, and dished out an assist.
- Cole Anthony scored 12 points, grabbed two rebounds, dished out an assist, and recorded three steals.
The Orlando Magic play again on Thursday, 2/29 against the Utah Jazz in Orlando. Tip-off from the Kia Center is at 7 p.m.
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