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Orlando Magic Player Fined By NBA Following Cavs Game
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Orlando Magic Player Fined By NBA Following Cavs Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on FanNation
By Ben Stinar  |  Last updated 12/7/23

On Wednesday evening, the Orlando Magic were in Ohio facing off against the Cleveland Cavaliers. 

Despite Paolo Banchero scoring 42 points, the Magic lost by a score of 121-111.

Moritz Wagner finished his night with 11 points, four rebounds and two steals while shooting 5/7 from the field in 21 minutes of playing time.

After the game, the NBA announced that he had been fined $2,000. 

Via NBA Official: "ORL’s Moritz Wagner was assessed a postgame Flopping fine of $2,000 upon league office review for https://nba.com/watch/video/magic-vs-cavaliers-12-06-2023… on Dec. 6 vs. CLE."

Wagner has played in all 21 games so far this season and is averaging 12.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 63.6% from the field and 36.1% from the three-point range.  

The Magic are the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 14-7 record in their first 21 games. 

They had been on a nine-game winning streak but have now lost each of their previous two games. 

Following the Cavs, the Magic will play their next game on Friday when they host the Detroit Pistons in Florida. 

At home, the Magic are an impressive 9-2 in 11 games.

Wagner was the 25th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft out of Michigan and is in his sixth season in the league. 

He has also played for the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards. 

His career averages are 8.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 50.5% from the field in 274 games. 

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on FanNation and was syndicated with permission.

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