Thanks to a 25-point eruption from Franz Wagner, the Orlando Magic utilized a 42-point fourth quarter to snap a five-game losing skid and defeat
Paolo Banchero let his words fly during Orlando Magic's 121-113 win over the Detroit Pistons after finishing a tough bucket over Isaiah Stewart.
Paolo Banchero led the Orlando Magic to a 121-113 win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, Jan. 25. Determined to lead the team to victory after a five-game losing streak, Banchero shot 50% from the field, finishing with 32 points.
Franz Wagner scored 25 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, Paolo Banchero had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Orlando Magic snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Detroit Pistons 121-113.
So far this season, the Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic met twice. Both times, there was a key star missing, as Paolo Banchero dealt with a major injury.
Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner combined for 64 points at Kia Center against the Pistons on Saturday night in a refreshing win for Orlando.
Franz Wagner scored 25 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, Paolo Banchero had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 121-113 on Saturday night.
ASSOCIATED PRESS — Franz Wagner scored 25 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, Paolo Banchero had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons ...
Against the Cavs, the Pistons will be without Ron Harper Jr. (NBA G League assignment), Jaden Ivey (fibula), Daniss Jenkins (NBA G League assignment), and Tolu Smith (NBA G League assignment). Tobias Harris, meanwhile, is questionable with post-traumatic headaches after suffering a scary head injury in Detroit's loss to Orlando.
Prior to Saturday’s 121-113 victory against Detroit at Kia Center ... Caldwell-Pope plus star forwards Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero along with center Wendell Carter Jr. — available for ...
Banchero, Wagner and Suggs collectively made eight consecutive shots without a miss in a 20-4 run to break open a tight game. Wagner, 1-for-12 from the field through the first three quarters, made nine of 10 shots in the final period for 25 points.
Magic’s biggest stars, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, had an emotional message for him, dedicating their 121-113 win against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, which snapped their five-game slide. “We miss you, man. I know you’re back at the crib, in that same spot on the couch,” Franz told his brother after the game.