Franz Wagner Ties Orlando Magic Record in Comeback Victory
The 23-year-old scored 25 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Magic to a crucial win over the Detroit Pistons after a five-game losing streak.
- Franz Wagner returned from a 20-game injury absence to score 32 points, including 25 in the fourth quarter, tying Tracy McGrady's team record for points in a single quarter.
- The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 121–113, ending a five-game losing streak and maintaining their position in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings.
- The Magic's fourth-quarter surge included a 14–2 run, with the team scoring 42 points in the final period to secure the win against a direct playoff competitor.
- Paolo Banchero also contributed significantly with 32 points, marking the first time since October that he, Wagner, and Jalen Suggs played together.
- Elsewhere in the NBA, Dallas Mavericks' Maxi Kleber suffered a right foot fracture during their loss to the Boston Celtics, while the Indiana Pacers dominated the San Antonio Spurs in their second Paris matchup.