Orlando Magic’s Franz Wagner shines with 21 points in a commanding 108-81 victory against the Nets.
The Orlando Magic secured a commanding 108-81 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night, with Franz Wagner leading the charge with 17 of his 21 points in the first half.
Orlando Magic saw Moritz Wagner adding 16 points and securing five rebounds, with Markelle Fultz and Cole Anthony chipping in 12 points apiece from the bench.
For the Nets, Dennis Schroder led with 15 points in his third start, and Trendon Watford added 14 points and eight rebounds. Mikal Bridges, playing his 450th consecutive game, scored four points, his lowest of the season, while going scoreless in the first half and missing all seven of his 3-point attempts.
The Nets, struggling with their fifth loss in six games, shot 38.8% from the field and committed 20 turnovers.
Orlando’s top scorer, Paolo Banchero, missed his second consecutive game due to illness after playing in the team’s first 57 games.
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The Nets were without guards Cam Thomas (sprained ankle) and Ben Simmons (lower back) for the second straight game.
The Magic, winning four out of their last five games, capitalized on their home advantage, shooting 52.7% from the field and holding a 58-44 lead at halftime.
A 10-2 run early in the third quarter by Wendell Carter Jr. and Jalen Suggs extended Orlando’s lead to 27 points, allowing the bench players to finish out the game.
Next up, the Nets will visit Atlanta on Thursday night, while the Magic will host Utah on the same evening.
