Paolo's diary: The Magic are figuring out what it takes
The Magic had the worst record in he league through the first 25 games of his rookie campaign, then won 14 of their next 25 games. We were 5-20 in our first 25 games, then 14-11 in our next 25 games, and a lot of that was about health. I like winning games and like seeing the look on other people’s faces, you know, you can tell they’re kind of sick when they lose to us. I didn’t expect to get the invite to his show so soon, but I definitely wasn’t going to say no. He checks in with his NBA guys here and there, lets you know he’s watching.
wftv.comJokic's late 3 lifts Nuggets past Magic 119-116
Nikola Jokic hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining, capping his 12th triple-double of the season, and the Denver Nuggets won their 13th in a row at home by beating the Orlando Magic 119-116 on Sunday night. Jokic connected from the top of the key, stepping back to get the shot away over Franz Wagner to finish with 17 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds. “He stepped back, got the space and just shot over the top,” said Aaron Gordon, whose 25 points led the Nuggets.
news.yahoo.comThree players ejected after Pistons-Magic scuffle
DETROIT — (AP) — Three players were ejected after a fight between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons late in the first half of Wednesday's game. Orlando's Franz Wagner was ejected for a flagrant foul, while Detroit’s Killian Hayes and Hamadou Diallo were ejected for their actions during the ensuing scuffle in front of the Pistons bench. Wagner hip-checked Hayes into the Detroit bench. Numerous Magic players could be facing suspension for leaving the bench area. Moritz Wagner, Cole Anthony, Wendell Carter Jr, Gary Harris, Mo Bamba, R.J. Hampton, Terrence Ross and Admiral Schofield were the players out of the game as the Orlando bench emptied.
wftv.comThree players, Casey ejected after Pistons-Magic scuffle
DETROIT — (AP) — Three players and Detroit coach Dwane Casey were ejected after a fight between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons late in the first half of Wednesday's game. Orlando's Franz Wagner was ejected for a flagrant foul, while Detroit’s Killian Hayes and Hamadou Diallo were ejected for their actions during the ensuing scuffle in front of the Pistons bench. Wagner hip-checked Hayes into the Detroit bench. Numerous Magic players could be facing suspension for leaving the bench area. Moritz Wagner, Cole Anthony, Wendell Carter Jr, Gary Harris, Mo Bamba, R.J. Hampton, Terrence Ross and Admiral Schofield were the players out of the game as the Orlando bench emptied.
wftv.comLeBron leads LA past Orlando in front of record Magic crowd
ORLANDO, Fla. -- LeBron James scored a team-high 28 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Orlando Magic 129-110 Tuesday night. Markelle Fultz led the Magic with 16 points. Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. added 15 points each. Orlando entered Tuesday winning eight of its last nine games for the first time since 2011. The Magic (13-22) visit the Detroit Pistons on December 28 before hosting the Washington Wizards on December 30.
wftv.comBanchero scores 31 as Magic win second straight in Boston
BOSTON — (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Admiral Schofield had 11 of his 13 in the fourth quarter to help the Orlando Magic complete a sweep of consecutive games in Boston with a 95-92 victory on Sunday. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 24 points, Marcus Smart had 15 and Grant Williams 14. The 24-year-old star is the team’s leading scorer (30.2 points) and rebounder (8.2), and fifth in the league in scoring. Boston center Robert Williams III played his second straight game after missing the first 29 following left knee surgery in September. TIP-INSMagic: It was Banchero’s seventh straight game with 20 points or more and his 19th this season.
wftv.comIs it simply a title hangover, or do the Warriors have more serious issues?
pic.twitter.com/5DywwIOC3Q — Dan Devine (@YourManDevine) November 4, 2022With Golden State holding a nine-point lead Thursday night, Stephen Curry dribbled the ball across the timeline against Franz Wagner. He looked for a screen from James Wiseman … and he kept looking, as the 7-foot-1 center Golden State selected with the No. As Steph goes to corral it, Wiseman gets demonstrative, too, shaking his head in apparent frustration — possibly over a misfire in the execution of the play call . Golden State still held the lead — though, unbeknownst to the Dubs, Orlando had just begun what would become a game-changing 38-14 run. You don't lose a title nine games into the season, but it can get late awfully early in the West.
wftv.comSuggs, Orlando Magic hand Warriors fourth straight loss, 130-129
Jalen Suggs scored nine of his 26 points in the final two minutes, and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to beat the Golden State Warriors 130-129, handing the defending NBA champions their fourth straight loss.
Week 9: Football Friday Night on 9
ORLANDO, Fla. — Playoffs positions are on the line as we head into week 9 of high school football. Check out all the highlights from week nine, including our McCoy Federal Credit Union game of the week featuring Oviedo High School and Lyman High School. Read: Sports Night on 9 Sitdown with Franz WagnerRead: College Football returns to WFTV Channel 9You can watch WFTV Football Friday Night presented by McCoy Federal Credit Union every Friday night after WFTV Tonight at 11:30 p.m.Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. ©2022 Cox Media Group
wftv.comSports Night on 9 Sitdown with Franz Wagner
ORLANDO, Fla. -- WFTV’s sports team sat down with Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner at Magic Media Day in September. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team last season after averaging 15.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. The Magic open the regular season October 19 in Detroit. Their home opener is set for October 22 against Boston. ©2022 Cox Media Group
wftv.comFantasy Basketball: Three breakout forwards to target in drafts for 2022-2023 NBA season
I've already presented my case for three breakout guards, so it's only right we turn to the forwards. He received 13 NBA All-Defensive second-team votes after finishing his rookie season with 1.7 blocks and 0.8 steals per game. [Get in on the fun this fantasy hoops season: Create or join a league now!] While his numbers were nowhere near All-Tournament-team worthy, he left basketball fans and fantasy managers salivating over his offensive and defensive repertoire. Jalen Smith - PF, Indiana PacersThe former Maryland product is relatively unknown in fantasy basketball because he hasn't received a significant amount of minutes entering his third NBA season.
wftv.comFantasy Basketball Breakout Candidates: Seven NBA players ready to make a leap
The aforementioned names are key contributors on their teams and will likely pick up where they left off this season. However, the following list features players poised to make a leap or burst onto the scene. You'll have to pay up for Edwards in drafts as he's currently going in the late second or early third round on Yahoo. As a rookie last season, Wagner averaged 15.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 combined steals-plus-blocks. However, his next season in Charlotte was terrible, with Martin shooting 25.6% from beyond the arc (31-of-121).
wftv.comWarriors fall to Magic 94-90; Suns clinch 1st in Pacific
With the Warriors' loss, the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns (58-14) clinched first place in the Pacific Division. Jonathan Kuminga had 10 points and four rebounds in the second quarter to keep the Warriors in it. But Markelle Fultz scored twice in a 13-0 run by the Magic while the Warriors were scoreless for nearly five minutes. Magic: One week after declaring him out for the season, the Magic announced F Jonathan Isaac has undergone a “small surgical procedure” for a right hamstring injury. ... G Jalen Suggs missed a fourth straight game with a bruised right ankle.
wftv.comBey scores career-high 51 points, Pistons beat Magic 124-120
Pistons Magic Basketball Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey (41) shoots in front of Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack)ORLANDO, Fla. — (AP) — Saddiq Bey scored a career-high 51 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 134-120 on Thursday night end a four-game losing streak. Two nights after being torched for 16 points in the first quarter by Brooklyn’s Kyrie Irving on his way to a 60-point game, the Magic gave up 21 points in the first quarter to Bey. Bey finished the first half in spectacular fashion, scoring five points in less than five seconds. He hit a 20-footer while falling out of bounds with 8.8 seconds left, came up with a back-court steal and made a 3-pointer with 3.9 seconds left, leaving the Pistons with a 73-62 lead. The Magic scored the first nine points of the game, but that lead was quickly erased by Bey.
wftv.comReggie Jackson hits winning jumper, Clippers beat Magic
Magic Clippers Basketball Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson (1) is defended by Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris, second from right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (Marcio Jose Sanchez)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Reggie Jackson hit a step-back jumper with 2.2 seconds remaining to give the Los Angeles Clippers a 106-104 victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday. The Clippers were missing Paul George for the second straight game due to a right elbow contusion. Anthony led the Magic with 23 points, including five 3-pointers and Ross came off the bench to add 22 points. UP NEXTMagic: Conclude five-game trip against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
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