On Wednesday, Franz Wagner led the Orlando Magic to a 106-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring 35 points. Wagner shot 12 of 23 from the field and made all 10 of his free throws, marking his seventh 30-point game this season. Jalen Suggs contributed 17 points, including 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, although his team struggled from three-point range overall, hitting just 4 of 21 attempts.
Philadelphia was without Joel Embiid and Paul George, both sidelined with knee injuries. Rookie Jared McCain paced the Sixers with 24 points, while Tyrese Maxey (16), Kelly Oubre Jr. (15), and Guerschon Yabusele (15) all added solid performances. The game was tightly contested, with both teams tied at halftime (53-53) and after three quarters (74-74).
The Magic started the fourth quarter strong, scoring 10 of the first 12 points, with three baskets from Wagner. Despite a late push from the 76ers, including a 3-pointer from McCain and a layup from Maxey, the Magic held on. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope made two free throws in the final seconds to give Orlando a 103-100 lead. Maxey’s last-second 3-pointer attempt missed, and Wagner sealed the win with two more free throws.
Wagner was pivotal in the first quarter, scoring 11 points as Orlando led 34-22. In the second, Jonathan Isaac’s early 3-pointer pushed the Magic’s lead to 15 before McCain and Maxey helped the Sixers close the gap. The game remained close, with the Magic staying ahead by just a few points through the third quarter.