The Orlando Magic are set to upgrade Franz Wagner's injury status, signaling his return and boosting the team's outlook for the season.
The Orlando Magic outscored the Philadelphia 76ers 31-22 in the fourth quarter Friday night to earn a 104-99 victory Sunday night.
The undermanned Philadelphia 76ers should take lessons from the similarly short-handed Orlando Magic as they move forward.
Orlando heads into a matchup against Philadelphia after losing three straight home games. Sunday's matchup is the first of the season between the two teams.
The latest on player health and status entering Sunday's game between the Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers.
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After Banchero, the team’s leading scorers are Franz Wagner (24.4), Jalen Suggs (16.4) and Moritz Wagner (12.9). None of those players will be available against the Philadelphia 76ers, and Banchero should see a monster usage rate and plenty of shot attempts.
The 76ers looked to bounce back from a bad homestand in a road matchup against the Magic. Joel Embiid sat out.