Orlando (AP) – Even a strong performance by Franz Wagner could not prevent the 105: 115 (57:66) home defeat of Orlando Magic against the Miami Heat.
With 27 points, the German basketball player became the best scorer on his team. For Wagner this was the second highest point haul of his debut season in the NBA.
Franz Wagner’s brother Moritz Wagner was not available to the Magic. Like four of his teammates, the German is in the NBA’s health protocol. There players are listed who either use the Coronavirus have infected or have been in close contact with such a person.
Stephen Curry celebrated a 111: 107 (68:54) away win over the Boston Celtics with the Golden State Warriors. In the game before, Curry had broken Ray Allen’s three-point record, and Curry also showed his strong form against Boston: With 30 points, he became the best point collector of the game, 35 seconds before the end Curry hit the game-decisive throw to five-point lead. National basketball player Dennis Schröder was absent from the Celtics due to illness.
Damian Lillard led the Portland Trail Blazers with a season high of 43 points to a 125: 116 (81:55) home success over the Charlotte Hornets. The Blazers took their first win after losing seven in a row.
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