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Moritz Wagner returns to Magic ahead of trip home for NBA Berlin & London Games 2026 Moritz Wagner returns from injury Sunday and then travels with his teammates to his native Germany for the NBA Berlin Game 2026.

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Moritz Wagner returns to Magic ahead of trip home for game in Germany

Moritz Wagner got a rousing ovation when he got off the Orlando bench late in the first quarter Sunday against New Orleans

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Goga Bitadze - Double-double in Sunday's start Bitadze ended Sunday's 128-118 win over the Pelicans with 14 points (7-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 13 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals in 32 minutes.

Impact With Wendell Carter (hip) ruled out, Bitadze made his first start of the season and played a season high in minutes, and he responded with his first double-double. The 26-year-old center hadn't played more than 20 minutes since Oct. 29 however, and unless Carter's injury proved to be more serious than expected, Bitadze will have a hard time following up this performance, especially with Moritz Wagner (knee) also back and looking for minutes in the frontcourt.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero - Teases triple-double Sunday Banchero finished Sunday's 128-118 victory over the Pelicans with 23 points (7-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes.

Impact The eight assists represented Banchero's best distribution numbers in January, while the fourth-year forward scored more than 20 points for the sixth time in the last eight games. Over that span, he's averaging 24.0 points, 10.0 boards, 6.3 assists, 1.1 threes and 0.9 blocks.

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Anthony Black - Productive in Sunday's win Black produced 26 points (9-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and three steals across 36 minutes during Sunday's 128-118 win over the Pelicans.

Impact The third-year guard scored 20-plus points for the ninth time in the last 14 games, while the three steals represented Black's best defensive effort since Nov. 28. Over that 14-game stretch, Black is averaging 20.7 points, 5.1 assists, 4.3 boards, 2.4 threes and 1.4 steals.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Bane - Pops for game-high 27 Bane finished Sunday's 128-118 victory over the Pelicans with 27 points (9-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals across 35 minutes.

Impact The 27 points led all scorers on the afternoon, as Bane topped 20 points for the third time in six January contests. Over that stretch, the former Grizzly is averaging 19.8 points, 4.2 boards, 4.2 assists, 1.5 threes and 1.2 steals.

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Trey Murphy III | Pelicans-Magic Postgame Interview 1/11/2026

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Pelicans' biggest flaw exploited down the stretch against Magic The Pelicans showed flashes of promise against the Magic, but their late-game struggles were on full display, as Orlando closed out the game...

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James Borrego | Pelicans-Magic Postgame Interview 1/11/26

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Zion Williamson Highlights vs. Orlando Magic 1/11/26

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Trey Murphy III Highlights vs. Orlando Magic 1/11/26

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Jordan Poole Highlights vs. Magic 1/11/26

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Magic beat Pelicans 128-118 in Moritz Wagner's return from knee injury

Paulo Banchero had 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Desmond Bane added 27 points and Orlando beat the New Orleans Pelicans 128-118 on Sunday in Magic center Moritz Wagn...

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FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS. ORLANDO MAGIC 1.11.26

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LIVE: Magic vs. Pelicans Postgame Interviews 1/11/2026

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POSTGAME HIGHLIGHTS: NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS. ORLANDO MAGIC 1.11.26 PRESENTED BY PLANET FITNESS

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Goga Bitadze - Starting sans Carter Bitadze will start against the Pelicans on Sunday.

Impact The 26-year-old center will enter the starting five for the first time this season due to Wendell Carter (hip) being sidelined. Over five outings this month, Bitadze has averaged 5.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 15.6 minutes per contest.

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Detterring Zion and Queen away from the rim is one big key for Banchero's Magic The 21–18 Magic host the 9–31 New Orleans Pelicans tonight in Orlando. With Orlando having gone 13 straight games alternating between wins a...

9 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Magic big voices struggles on team's fourth quarter struggles The Orlando Magic scored just 12 points on just 21.1 percent shooting (0-7 3PT) in their most recent loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Philade...

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LIVE: Magic vs. Pelicans Pregame w/ James Borrego 1/11/2026

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Tristan da Silva - Available Sunday Da Silva (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact After missing Friday's loss to Philadelphia, da Silva will shed his questionable tag due to back spasms and return to action Sunday. The second-year forward has started each of his last three appearances and will likely remain in the starting five with Jalen Suggs (knee) and Franz Wagner (ankle) unavailable. Over his last three outings, da Silva has averaged 12.3 points, 1.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.0 assists in 24.7 minutes per contest.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Isaac - Available to play Isaac (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Isaac will power through his illness, and he could see a slight uptick in minutes Sunday with Wendell Carter (hip) unavailable. Isaac is averaging 3.1 points and 2.8 rebounds per game this season.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wendell Carter Jr. - Ruled out for Sunday Carter (hip) will not suit up for Sunday's game versus the Pelicans, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact With Carter unavailable for Sunday's game, Goga Bitadze will have an opportunity to start and Moritz Wagner will help fill some of the reserve center minutes in his regular-season debut. After Sunday, the Magic don't play again until Thursday, giving Carter a full four days to rest his right hip.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wendell Carter Jr. - Questionable for Sunday Carter is questionable to play Sunday versus the Pelicans due to a right hip strain.

Impact Carter is a late addition to the injury report, so he'll likely be a game-time call, as the Magic will want him to go through his pregame routine before an official decision is made on his status for Sunday's game. If he can't give it a go, Goga Bitadze and Moritz Wagner would help fill the void at center.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Isaac - Questionable for Sunday Isaac is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Pelicans due to an illness.

Impact Isaac is feeling under the weather and might not be able to give it a go Sunday. If he is forced to the sidelines, Jett Howard could pick up some extra minutes, and Jamal Cain could have the opportunity to get into the rotation. Check back closer to tipoff for official word on Isaac's status.

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