Franz Wagner from the Magic is facing a tough time with a torn right oblique, sidelining him indefinitely.
Injury Woes for Orlando
The Magic confirmed Wagner’s injury happened during their game in Philadelphia. This is bad news for the team as they’ve already been missing Paolo Banchero, who has the same injury since October 30th. Now, both key players are out.
Wagner’s Rising Star
Despite being the second option behind Banchero, Wagner was proving his worth this season. The Magic showed their belief in him by giving him a big contract extension in July. With Banchero out, Wagner stepped up and averaged impressive stats: 26.1 points, 6.3 assists, 6 rebounds, and 1.8 steals over 20 games.
Fans hope that both players recover soon because they are crucial to the team’s success.
Team Adjustments
Banchero mentioned he aimed to return by Christmas but wasn’t sure if it would be possible according to medical advice. Until then, Orlando needs to manage without its top scorers.
Jalen Suggs and Moritz Wagner have been scoring well lately and will need to do even more now. Other players like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony will also have to step up their game.
Orlando’s offense might struggle since they rank low in offensive ratings right now.
Strong Start Despite Challenges
The Magic began the season slowly but picked up momentum with 13 wins out of their last 16 games, placing them third in the Eastern Conference standings. Hopefully, this strong start helps them stay competitive until their stars return!
