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Magic's Franz Wagner: Makes most of limited minutes
Franz Wagner ended with 13 points (6-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Sunday's 108-85 loss to Dallas.Wagner was limited to just 25 minutes in Sunday's loss due to the nature of the contest -- it was a blowout by the time the third quarter started -- and Orlando ended up being limited to a season-low 85 points. Wagner started the season on a tear but has been trending in the wrong direction lately. He's failed to reach the 20-point mark in four games in a row, averaging 11.0 points per game despite shooting 42.6 percent from the field in that span. The Orlando Magic need more out of the fourth-year forward, especially with Paolo Banchero (oblique) sidelined for an extended period.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Balanced showing in loss
Franz Wagner finished with 17 points (8-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 120-109 loss to the Cavaliers.Wagner did a little bit of everything for Orlando both offensively and on the glass, ending Friday's contest second among Orlando Magic players in scoring and assists while hauling in a team-high-tying rebound total. Wagner posted his first double-digit outing in his last three contests, and he has tallied at least 15 points, four rebounds and four assists in three appearances.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Officially deemed available
Franz Wagner (illness) is available for Friday's matchup against the Cavaliers.The forward played a limited role over Orlando's last two matchups (34 total minutes) due to the illness. However, with Paolo Banchero (oblique) out, Wagner is expected to return as the Orlando Magic's top offensive option. Through five regular-season outings, Wagner has averaged 17.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.8 steals-plus-blocks while shooting 51.6 percent from the field across 26.0 minutes per game. The 23-year-old has also scored 20-plus points in three games thus far.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Expected to suit up Friday
Coach Jamahl Mosley said Franz Wagner (illness) is "feeling better," and he is expected to play in Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.The 23-year-old played a limited role over the last two matchups due to the illness. However, with Paolo Banchero (oblique) out, Wagner is expected to return as the top option. Through five regular-season outings, Wagner has averaged 17.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks while shooting 51.6 percent from the field across 26.0 minutes per game.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Questionable for Friday
Franz Wagner (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Cavaliers, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.Wagner left Wednesday's game against Chicago early due to illness and is now in danger of missing Friday's contest. With Paolo Banchero (abdomen) also questionable, Jonathan Isaac, Jett Howard and Caleb Houstan could all see increased playing time.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Battling illness
Head coach Jamahl Mosley said Wednesday that Franz Wagner was feeling "a little under the weather" during Orlando's 102-99 loss to Chicago on Wednesday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. Wagner exited with 10:35 left in the fourth quarter and did not return.Wagner also exited Monday's game against the Pacers early with an illness, so the sickness isn't a new issue. Wagner logged seven points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four assists, three rebounds, a steal and a block across 23 minutes before leaving. He'll have a day to recover before Orlando travels to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers on Friday.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Goes to locker room
Franz Wagner went back to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Mason Williams of SI.com reports.Wagner checked out of the contest early in the fourth quarter and headed back to the locker room with an undisclosed injury. While he's absent, Jett Howard, Gary Harris and Caleb Houstan could see more action.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Not listed on injury report
Franz Wagner (illness) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Bulls.Wagner attempted to play through the illness Monday but lasted only 11 minutes, posting seven points (3-5 FG), one rebound, one assist and one steal before he was shut down. However, it appears the forward is feeling better and should be full go for Wednesday. Wagner averaged 25.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.7 steals in 32.0 minutes over Orlando's first three regular-season games.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Won't return Monday
Franz Wagner (illness) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the Pacers.Wagner was questionable for Monday's game due to an illness, but he was able to suit up after going through pregame warmups. However, he was on the bench to begin the second half and will not return to the game. He'll end his night with seven points, one rebound, one assist and one steal across 11 minutes. Gary Harris, Anthony Black and Cole Anthony should all see increased work while Wagner is sidelined.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Good to go vs. Pacers
Franz Wagner (illness) is available to play against Indiana on Monday.An illness had Wagner tagged as a game-time decision, but the 2021 first-round pick is good to go for Monday's contest. Through the first three games of the regular season, Wagner is averaging 25.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.7 steals across 32.0 minutes per game.