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Franz Wagner at loss for words on 3-point shooting as Magic fans question hitch

The Orlando Magic dropped to 0-2 in their first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics following a 109-100 loss in Game 2, and questions are growing around Franz Wagner’s continued struggles from beyond the arc.

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No Jayson Tatum, no problem: Celtics down Magic in Game 2

Jayson Tatum missed Game 2 with a bone bruise on his shooting wrist. The Orlando Magic just shot the ball like their wrists were bruised.

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis gushes blood after taking elbow to head

Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell outduels Heat's Davion Mitchell to take Game 2

Jalen Green puts up 38 as Rockets level series with Warriors

Watch: Warriors' Jimmy Butler injured after hard fall vs. Rockets

Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga offers mixed results in return to action

Orlando Magic News / NBA Analysis Network / April 22

Draymond Green calls on Orlando Magic star to step up and help Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner vs ‘juggernaut’ Boston Celtics

The Orlando Magic are standing right against an impossible task of beating one of the league’s best, and they appear miserable already as the battle has just began.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22

Why Magic’s Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner are undervalued among NBA peers

Despite their continued rise and individual achievements, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner remain underappreciated by many of their peers, according to The Athletic’s annual anonymous NBA player poll.

Kawhi Leonard News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 30-point games in NBA playoff history' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA postseason assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple NBA scoring titles' quiz

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

Magic’s Franz Wagner pinpoints major issue in Game 1 loss to Celtics

It’s safe to say that the 2024-25 season has not gone according to plan for the Orlando Magic. And yet here they are, still alive and kicking and looking to make the reigning champion Boston Celtics sweat in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 20

What the Magic Said After Losing Game 1 to the Celtics, 103-86

BOSTON – Despite 59 points from Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, the Orlando Magic fell to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their first-round, best-of-seven playoff series on Sunday, 103-86.

Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / April 17

ESPN's Pat McAfee Sends Strong Message on $224 Million Star Ahead of NBA Playoffs

The NBA Playoffs ar͏e u͏nd͏er͏way, and the Orlando Mag͏ic have made a stateme͏nt. In their p͏lay-in game on April 15, 2025,͏ the͏ Magic do͏mi͏nated the Atla͏n͏ta Hawks with a 120-95͏ victory͏, secur͏in͏g the ͏seventh seed in the Easte͏r͏n ͏C͏onference.

Orlando Magic News / NBA Analysis Network / April 17

Orlando Magic star did what ex-NBA star has never seen in win vs Hawks, ‘this is not the time…’

Former NBA star was blown away by Orlando Magic star’s performance vs the Atlanta Hawks – and not in a good way. The Orlando Magic wrapped up their 2024-25 regular season with a 117-105 loss at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 16

Big bench performances lift Magic to play-in win over Hawks

After the Atlanta Hawks cut a 22-point lead to just six points after three quarters, Cole Anthony and the Orlando Magic's bench stepped up to right the ship.

Can Magic keep up stingy three-point defense against Celtics?

Watch: Trae Young ejected in Hawks' blowout play-in loss

Atlanta's path out of annual mediocrity includes moving off Young

Warriors hold off Grizzlies, nab No. 7 seed in Western Conference

Golden State benefits from yet another postseason ankle sprain

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 16

Can Magic keep up their stingy three-point defense against Celtics?

The Orlando Magic earned the East's No. 7 seed in the playoffs by throttling the Atlanta Hawks' three-point shooting on Tuesday night. Now their stellar three-point defense faces its biggest test in the first round.

Big bench performances lift Magic to play-in win over Hawks

Is Jayson Tatum the third greatest Celtic ever?

Athletes who were stars for their hometown pro teams

The 'Most three-pointers in an NBA postseason' quiz

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / April 15

NBA Play-In Tournament: Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Orlando Magic will host the Atlanta Hawks in the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament. The play-in tournament has become a massive success for the NBA, displaying competitiveness before the playoffs start.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 13

Are Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner Playing Today vs the Atlanta Hawks?

After being listed as questionable for today's game vs the Atlanta Hawks, the Magic have ruled out their star forward duo of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.

Orlando Magic News / Field Level Media / April 11

Magic to sit Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, others vs. Pacers

The Orlando Magic ruled out star forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, center Wendell Carter Jr. and guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope for their game against the Indiana Pacers on Friday in Indianapolis.

NBA News / The Predictors / April 10

Magic roll over Celtics 96-76, clinch seventh seed in the East

The Orlando Magic (46-35) clinched the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 96-76 win over the short-handed Boston Celtics (62-19) on Wednesday, April 9, behind Franz Wagner’s 23-point night and a dominant second-half run.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / April 10

Orlando Magic Clinch Second Straight Division Title After 96-76 Victory Vs. Boston Celtics

The Orlando Magic recorded a 96-76 over the Boston Celtics, who were on the second night of a road back-to-back. It was their fifth win in their last six.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 9

Magic Win Southeast Division, Clinch No. 7 Seed with Win over Celtics

ORLANDO, Fla. –– The Orlando Magic now know exactly how their postseason journey will begin. After a 31-20 third-quarter advantage helped the Magic shake off an ugly first half, they defeated the undermanned Boston Celtics 96-76 in their regular-season home finale on Wednesday evening.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 3

What the Magic Said After Beating the Wizards, 109-97

The Orlando Magic swept the season series versus the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, defeating their division rivals 109-97 in the nation's capital.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 3

Banchero, Wagner Help Magic Hold Off Wizards 109-97 to Sweep Season Series

After sleepwalking through another third quarter, the Orlando Magic were in danger of letting the 17-win Washington Wizards spoil their trip to the nation's capital.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 2

Joint Stardom from Magic's Historic Banchero-Wagner Tandem is Applying Pressure

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, with less than three seasons together under their belt, have already entered rare air in Orlando Magic history. At the season's end, they're set to become the first pair of Magic teammates to each average 20-plus points per game since Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway in 1995-96.

Orlando Magic News / NBA Analysis Network / March 25

Franz Wagner praises underrated Orlando Magic teammate who played on ‘attack mode’, he’s hard to guard

As the Orlando Magic look ahead to a likely Play-In Tournament appearance, all of their role players have to be playing their best basketball. After boasting

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 13

Franz Wagner Makes Magic History vs Pelicans

The Orlando Magic have dominated the New Orleans Pelicans over the past few seasons in New Orleans. Orlando has won seven straight games at the Smoothie King Center and looked dominant in the first half on Thursday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 5

Raptors rookie shocks Magic with a last-second three

Kobe Bryant was deadly on last-second shots. A rookie named Ja'Kobe was just as deadly for the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.

Raptors confirm key player will miss at least two weeks with knee injury

Magic former first-round pick to have left knee surgery

Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer

The '1995-96 Toronto Raptors' quiz

Orlando Magic News / Field Level Media / January 23

Magic star Franz Wagner returns after 20-game absence

Orlando Magic star Franz Wagner is back in the lineup Thursday night against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers after missing 20 games due to a torn right oblique.