Franz Wagner und Dennis Schröder suffer NBA defeats

German basketball world champions Franz Wagner and Dennis Schröder suffered defeats with their respective NBA teams, while Isaiah Hartenstein saw his undefeated run with Oklahoma City Thunder come to an end.

Orlando Magic Fall Hard at Toronto Raptors

Franz Wagner and the Orlando Magic absorbed a 99-129 defeat against the Toronto Raptors, marking Orlando’s third loss in four games to open the season. Wagner contributed 15 points, four rebounds, and five assists in the matchup. That output followed a standout performance in Orlando’s lone win against the New York Knicks, where Wagner poured in 23 points—including 21 in the fourth quarter alone—alongside 13 rebounds and nine assists. Fellow German teammate Tristan da Silva added 20 points for the Magic during the setback in Toronto.

Charlotte Hornets Drop Road Game to Detroit Pistons

Dennis Schröder and the Charlotte Hornets fell 89-97 to the Detroit Pistons, halting a brief two-game winning streak that included a 110-103 victory over the Washington Wizards. Schröder recorded 14 points, four rebounds, and five assists. German rookie Christian Anderson chipped in two points and one assist for Charlotte, leaving the Hornets with a 3-2 record early in the campaign.

Oklahoma City Thunder Handed First Loss by Dallas Mavericks

Isaiah Hartenstein experienced his first defeat in an Oklahoma City Thunder uniform as his side dropped a 96-120 decision to the Dallas Mavericks, snapping a four-game win streak to start the year. The German center posted his second double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds, adding three assists. In his previous outing against the Phoenix Suns, Hartenstein recorded 15 points and 13 rebounds.

Around the NBA League Action

Giannis Antetokounmpo secured his first success in the jersey of the Miami Heat in a 129-117 win over Atlanta, collecting 24 points and 18 rebounds. Bam Adebayo matched Antetokounmpo with 24 points to become the franchise’s all-time leading rebounder. Elsewhere, the Philadelphia 76ers topped the Indiana Pacers 114-109 behind 27 points from Tyrese Maxey and 13 points from LeBron James. Houston maintained its unbeaten record by defeating Milwaukee 132-100, while San Antonio defeated Utah 117-111, led by 36 points from Victor Wembanyama.

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