Franz Wagner is fouled in his Orlando Magic’s game against the New York Knicks and injures his knee. There is great concern about serious injury. The world and European champions were scheduled to play at the NBA guest game in Berlin on January 15th.
Top German basketball star Franz Wagner may have suffered a serious injury in the NBA and is in danger of being out for a long time. In his Orlando Magic’s game against the New York Knicks, the world and European champion twisted his left leg after a foul by compatriot Ariel Hukporti.
Wagner remained lying on the ground and held his arms in front of his face. The worst had to be feared. After being treated by doctors, the 24-year-old had to leave the field limping, with his face distorted in pain and supported by two people. The Magic said Wagner suffered a leg injury and will be evaluated upon returning to Orlando.
In the first quarter, the Berlin native went up for a dunk and was fouled from behind by Knicks professional Hukporti. When landing, Wagner twisted his left knee, as shown in video images. He immediately grabbed the joint. After initial treatment, his brother Moritz Wagner – who is also currently out injured – and another Orlando team member supported him and accompanied the star into the dressing room.
How long he will be out and whether he will also miss the NBA guest game on January 15th in his hometown of Berlin will probably not be decided until Monday at the earliest.
Franz Wagner ensures an upswing
Franz Wagner led his Orlando Magic to a 106:105 (57:60) home win against the Miami Heat on Friday and scored his second-highest score of the season with 32 points. The Magic climbed to fourth place in the East after their tenth win from the last 14 games.
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Wagner scored nine points in the last seven and a half minutes, but the Heat still came close and had a chance to win in the final seconds, but missed their last two shots against Orlando’s good defense. “In the end we were a step better than them. We probably imagined the last few minutes differently, but it’s good to end the game with a win,” Wagner said at the final stage.
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