Magic Bench Backs Up Franz Wagner in Runaway Win vs. Pistons

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic often sound like a broken record when referencing the importance of protecting home court.

The Magic, fresh off the emotional high of Franz Wagner's game-winner Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers, could not overlook the Detroit Pistons. Magic coach Jamahl Mosley made it evident pregame that the Pistons were better than their 7-10 record.

When Jalen Suggs left after nine minutes with left hamstring soreness, the chore got that much harder. But such is the hallmark of a mature team: Earn the result first and worry about the rest later.

The Magic beat the Pistons 111-100, improving Orlando to 11-7 this year. They remain unbeaten at home with eight victories in as many tries, extending their win streak at the Kia Center to 15 dating to last year.

Franz Wagner again carried the Magic offense with 30 points — his fourth game of at least 30 points in the last five outings. He also added nine rebounds and eight assists. He was able to sit out the fourth quarter as the Magic's bench grew the advantage.

Franz's brother Moe had 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Anthony Black had 11 points and five assists, and Jett Howard finished with 10 points in 15 minutes.

Starting guard Jalen Suggs left the game in the first half with left hamstring soreness, but Orlando's bench backed up Franz Wagner with 55 points.

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The Magic travel to Charlotte on Monday night for a one-off road game with the Hornets, a Southeast division foe. Tipoff is 7 p.m. ET inside the Spectrum Center.