The brothers Franz and Moritz Wagner have ended the recent negative run in the US professional league NBA with Orlando Magic.
The national players celebrated with the team of head coach Jamahl Mosley in the Florida duel against Miami Heat a 126:114 after extra time and thus got the first win after three defeats in a row.
However, Orlando may have paid dearly for the success: Franz Wagner had to be substituted in the last quarter. The 21-year-old suffered an injury to his right ankle, further information was not initially available. “Wagner will undergo further investigations,” said his club.
Playoff chances are not good
Despite being substituted early, the native of Berlin was the Magic’s second best pitcher with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Brother Moritz contributed eight points and five assists. The brothers’ playoff prospects are still poor at the moment: After the 28th win, Orlando in the east would not be qualified for the postseason as 13th.
The other German pros suffered defeats on Sunday night: National player Maximilian Kleber lost with the Dallas Mavericks 108:112 at the Memphis Grizzlies. Isaiah Hartenstein and the New York Knicks lost 95-106 at the Los Angeles Clippers.
