Franz Wagner Suffers Fourth Straight Loss with Orlando - Nikola Jokić Ties NBA Record With Fourth Straight Triple-Double As Orlando Magic Struggle Defensively
Nikola Jokić made history last night, tying an NBA record with his fourth consecutive triple-double. Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic, featuring Franz Wagner, suffered a heavy defeat, raising concerns about their defensive intensity.
Jokić, the Denver Nuggets' center, recorded an impressive 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists against the New Orleans Pelicans. This remarkable performance ties him with NBA legends Oscar Robertson and Russell Westbrook for the most triple-doubles in a team's first four games of a season.
Back in Orlando, the Magic faced a disheartening loss, falling 135-116 to the Detroit Pistons. The team conceded a staggering 70 points in the second half alone, their worst defensive performance this season. Franz Wagner, despite scoring 22 points and grabbing 7 rebounds, struggled in the final quarter, summing up the team's overall lackluster performance. The Magic's fourth consecutive loss leaves them with a record of one win and four losses, placing them at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Wagner criticized the team's lack of intensity and focus on defense, highlighting the need for improvement.
Elsewhere, Dennis Schröder's Sacramento Kings also suffered a defeat, losing 126-113 to the Chicago Bulls.
Jokić's historic triple-double performance is a testament to his exceptional skills, while the Magic's heavy defeat serves as a wake-up call for the team to improve their defensive strategy. Both teams will need to bounce back in their upcoming games to turn their fortunes around.
