Orlando Magic on a Roll: Franz and Moritz Wagner Lead Seven-Game Win Streak
Maintaining their stellar form, Franz and Moritz Wagner, the World Champs, have led the Orlando Magic on an impressive seven-game win streak in the NBA. No team in the league has managed more victories consecutively. The Magic outshone the Charlotte Hornets, triumphing 130-117.
With a dominating performance, Franz Wagner led the charge, boasting an impressive 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists. Moritz Wagner, his older brother, contributed significantly from the bench, scoring 11 points and grabbing 7 rebounds in 18 minutes. "This is the new mentality," said Franz, reflecting on the Magic's extended winning streak, which is their longest in 13 years.
Boston Celtics Versus Atlanta Hawks
The Orlando Magic jumped to the second spot in the Eastern Conference, with a 12-5 record, just behind the Boston Celtics with 13-4. The Celtics edged out the Atlanta Hawks 113-103, extending their lead.
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns are the only other team in the NBA on an unbeaten seven-game streak, defeating the New York Knicks 116-113. Isaiah Hartenstein led the Knicks, scoring 7 points, but Jalen Brunson emerged as the highest scorer with 35 points for the Suns. Devin Booker was the Suns' standout performer, scoring 28 points.
Difficulty for Schröder and the Raptors
Dennis Schröder suffered his ninth loss with the Toronto Raptors, despite registering 15 points and 4 assists. With just 15 seconds remaining, Schröder attempted a game-tying three-pointer, but it was not enough, as the Raptors succumbed 102-105 to their Eastern Conference rivals.
Despite Schröder's late-game heroics, the Raptors failed to prevent the defeat, eventually falling short by a narrow 2-point margin. Meanwhile, the unbeatable Orlando Magic, spearheaded by the Wagner brothers, continued their impressive streak, with Franz bagging a game-high 30 points in the 130-117 win against the Charlotte Hornets.
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Orlando Magic boasted a superb recent form, having won 3 out of their last 5 games with their most recent victory against the Charlotte Hornets on February 13, 2025. The Magic's leaders in the game were not the Wagner brothers, but Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner[1].
In the Eastern Conference, the Magic's main competitors were found to be the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks[3]. However, Moritz Wagner did not lead the Magic against the Charlotte Hornets as it was his younger brother, Franz, that dominated the game[2].
