Franz Wagner F ORL Fri 4/26/24 9:06 AM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner provided 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and eight assists across 30 minutes during Thursday's 121-83 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner is known for his scoring ability, but in a game where Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs carried the offense, Wagner made his presence felt as a distributor, with his eight assists being his highest output since Dec. 26. Wagner should remain a capable presence on the offensive side of the ball for the Magic, as he's averaged 17.3 points per game through the first three contests of this first-round series.
Franz Wagner F ORL Mon 4/22/24 10:10 PM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner tallied 18 points (5-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes in Orlando's 96-86 loss to Cleveland in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner struggled to find his shot a bit in Monday's defeat but still provided a lift offensively by ending two points shy of the 20-point mark while leading all Magic players in rebounds in a balanced performance. Wagner has put together back-to-back strong showings for Orlando to start the opening-round series, posting 18 points and seven boards in both contests.
Franz Wagner F ORL Sat 4/20/24 10:10 PM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner posted 18 points (7-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Saturday's 97-83 loss to Cleveland in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
EDGE Analysis
Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic in this loss, and while Wagner had a rough outing from the field, he still salvaged his fantasy value by delivering a strong performance across the board, particularly on defense, with four steals-plus-blocks combined. Most of Wagner's value is tied to what he can do offensively, however, and on that note, he's now scored 18 or more points in six of last seven appearances dating back to the regular season.
Franz Wagner F ORL Sun 4/14/24 8:39 PM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner notched 25 points (10-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals across 33 minutes during Sunday's 113-88 win over the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner helped Orlando to a win in the regular-season finale Sunday by ending as one of two Magic players with 25 or more points to go along with a team-leading trio of threes and a handful of rebounds in a balanced outing. Wagner surpassed the 25-point mark in 16 games this season, rounding out the regular season by scoring 20 or more points in five of his final six outings.
Franz Wagner F ORL Sat 4/13/24 9:42 AM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner posted 24 points (9-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Friday's 125-113 loss to Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner returned from a two-game absence due to a right ankle sprain Friday and led the Magic in scoring. He has shot 50.0 percent or better from the field in each of his last five games, scoring 20-plus points in four of them. Orlando will need all of Wagner's scoring for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bucks, as a loss could drop the Magic out of the top six in the Eastern Conference.
Franz Wagner F ORL Fri 4/12/24 5:40 PM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner is available and in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the 76ers.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing Orlando's last two games with a right ankle sprain. The 22-year-old forward should replace Caleb Houstan in the starting five against Philadelphia.
Franz Wagner F ORL Thu 4/11/24 12:33 PM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner has missed the last two games due to a right ankle sprain, and it's unclear whether he'll be back in action for Orlando's penultimate regular-season game. Caleb Houstan and Markelle Fultz will likely continue to see increased playing time if Wagner sits once again.
Franz Wagner F ORL Wed 4/10/24 6:35 PM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner will miss his second straight contest Wednesday due to a right ankle sprain. In his absence, Caleb Houstan and Markelle Fultz will likely continue to receive increased playing time. Wagner's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Philadelphia.
Franz Wagner F ORL Wed 4/10/24 1:33 PM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner was unable to play Tuesday against the Rockets after picking up his ankle injury Sunday. The questionable tag suggests that he's day-to-day, but the Magic may err on the side of caution with the playoffs looming.
Franz Wagner F ORL Tue 4/9/24 5:10 PM
Franz Wagner
F ORL
Wagner (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Rockets, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wagner left Sunday's game against the Bulls with a sprained right ankle, and the Magic won't risk him considering the team already secured a playoff berth. It's highly unlikely that he'll be able to play in the second half of the back-to-back set against the Bucks on Wednesday, and it wouldn't be surprising if the Magic decide to rest him until the start of the postseason. This means Joe Ingles and Anthony Black could be in line to see extra minutes vs. Houston.