Franz Wagner did not register 13 points in 35 seconds to save the Magic this night against the pistons. In a very hung meeting, very close to degenerating, the German winger flew over the last quarter by planting 25 of his 32 points! He thus equals a franchise record, owned by Tracy McGrady, for the greatest number of points in a quarter.
“This is what the best players do”explains Jamahl Mosley after the victory on Saturday. “Between Paolo and Franz, this is what they are able to do when they give each other and they are involved. They work very hard. These are pure professionals who want to do things as they do. The will and the competitive nature of these two young men are absolutely incredible and this has repercussions on the rest of the team. »»
The Magic remained on five defeats in a row
At the beginning of the 4th quarter, and while his playing time is limited by the staff, Franz Wagner asked his coach to stay on the field. Alongside Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs, Wagner will then take the match on his own, and the Magic sign a 20-4 to take control. A hot stroke that will allow Orlando to reconnect with the victory after five setbacks in a row.
“It was really a character test for us throughout the day”reports Wagner after this success against the surprise team of the Eastern Conference. “All day long and during the training session, we showed a superb state of mind and great concentration. Even during the first three quarters, when everything was wrong as we wanted. This is what a good team is able to fight in these moments. I think we have shown character today. We must continue to do so. »»
-A duo that pulls upwards
The duo Banchero-Wagner back on the prosecution, the Magic will be able to resume its march forward, and the resumption of this 6th place will do good at the mind. “You have to know how to do violence”Recalls Banchero. “Franz and I impose an incredibly high level on ourselves and the other. When we are not performing, I think we take it very badly. I thank the coach for warning us by returning from injury, as is the case for us, everything will not necessarily happen as we wish. This can vary from one match to another. The fact that he gave us this information changed our state of mind a little and allowed us to depend on each other, to help us and to rely on each other ”.
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