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Friday's NBA games: Bucks-Pacers, Magic-Celtics, Wolves-Lakers all set for Game 3s

The Orlando Magic have been here before

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Quality outing not enough Wagner finished Wednesday's 109-100 loss to the Celtics in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 25 points (10-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, f...

Impact Wagner has had a solid start to Orlando's first-round matchup with Boston, averaging 24.0 points, 4.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks in 38.0 minutes across the first two contests. However, Wagner has converted just two of his 13 three-point attempts as the Magic have dropped the first two games of the series.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Boston visits Orlando with 2-0 series lead

The Boston Celtics visit the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-0 lead in the series

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Tatum and the Celtics host Orlando with 1-0 series lead

The Boston Celtics host the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Bright spot in loss Wagner closed with 23 points (10-24 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 36 minutes during Sunday's 103-86 loss to the Celtics in Game 1...

Impact Wagner and Paolo Banchero combined for 59 points in Sunday's Game 1 loss, while no one else on the team reached double figures. Wagner is coming off an impressive regular season with averages of 24.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 33.8 minutes per game.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Bianchi: If Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner have no help, Magic have no hope vs. Celtics The uplifting news is this: Paolo Banchero was brilliant in Game 1 of the Magic’s playoff series aga...

APRIL 21 • KANSASCITY.COM

What the Magic Said After Losing Game 1 to the Celtics, 103-86 BOSTON – Despite 59 points from Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, the Orlando Magic fell to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their first-round...

APRIL 21 • SI.COM

Jayson Tatum stays in after hard fall as Celtics close out Magic in Game 1

Jayson Tatum had 17 points and finished the game after a scary late fall, and the Boston Celtics rallied in the second half to beat the Orla...

APRIL 20 • FOX SPORTS

Derrick White scores 30, Tatum stays in game after fall and Celtics beat Magic 103-86 in Game 1

Derrick White scored 30 points, Jayson Tatum had 17 points and finished the game after a scary late fall, and the Boston Celtics rallied in the second half to beat the Orlando Magi...

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

2025 NBA Play-In Tournament highlights: Warriors, Magic clinch playoff berths

Here are all the highlights from Day 1 of the NBA play-in tournament.

APRIL 16 • FOX SPORTS

Double-double in Play-In Game Wagner registered 13 points (6-15 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block over 34 minutes in Tuesday's 120-95 Play-In Game victory over Atlanta.

Impact Wagner wasn't able to connect on any of his five three-point attempts, but he still made an impact by grabbing a game-high 13 boards. The 2021 first-rounder had a strong end to the regular season, having averaged 23.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 0.9 steals over 33.3 minutes per game in his last 10 outings. Wagner and the Magic will have their hands full against Jayson Tatum and the Celtics in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Wagner (knee) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact After missing Sunday's regular-season finale against Atlanta, Wagner will return to the floor Tuesday to get the Play-In Tournament underway in Orlando. The rising star has played well as of late, averaging 23.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game, shooting 46.4 percent from the floor and 27.3 percent from beyond the arc over the last 10 games.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Bianchi: After an oblique season, just make playoffs, Magic. And don't get swept With Magic stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner healthy and playing well, anything could happen in the postseason.

APRIL 14 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Orlando and Atlanta meet in play-in game

The Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks meet for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Out Sunday Wagner (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Wagner will miss a second straight game to end the regular season and will be joined on the sidelines Sunday by Paolo Banchero (ankle). Both of Orlando's stars should be back in action for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament matchup against the Hawks.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to play Sunday Wagner (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Wagner is in jeopardy of missing a second straight game due to right knee soreness. Caleb Houstan, Tristan da Silva and Jonathan Isaac would all stand to see increased playing time if one or both of Wagner and Paolo Banchero (ankle) were to miss Sunday's regular-season finale.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando takes road win streak into matchup with Atlanta

Orlando will try to keep its six-game road win streak alive when the Magic take on Atlanta

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Locked into postseason spot, Magic without key starters against Pacers Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are among multiple regulars who won’t take the court in the second-to-last game of the regular season.

APRIL 11 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Magic to sit Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, others vs. Pacers The Orlando Magic ruled out star forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, center Wendell Carter Jr.and guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope for t...

APRIL 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Won't play Friday Wagner (knee) is out for Friday's game versus the Pacers.

Impact Wagner has been downgraded from questionable to out due to right knee soreness. Due to Paolo Banchero (ankle) also being ruled out, Caleb Houstan, Tristan da Silva and Jonathan Isaac could all receive increased playing time. Wagner's next chance to suit up is Sunday's regular-season finale with Atlanta.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando faces Indiana, aims for 6th straight road win

Orlando is looking to prolong its five-game road win streak with a victory over Indiana

APRIL 11 • Associated Press