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NBA: Wagner brothers strong, Orlando equalizes
Orlando’s top scorer in the win against Cleveland: Franz Wagner (l). photo
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The Orlando Magic evened the NBA playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers thanks to their two German basketball world champions Franz and Moritz Wagner. The team managed a 112:89 in the fourth duel of the best-of-seven series.
The Orlando Magic have them NBA playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers also balanced thanks to their two German basketball world champions Franz and Moritz Wagner. The team managed a 112:89 in the fourth duel of the best-of-seven series.
With 34 points, Franz Wagner was the hosts’ best scorer and he also grabbed 13 rebounds. Brother Moritz scored seven points in around 15 minutes of action.
Orlando had lost the first two games in Cleveland in the playoff series of the North American professional league NBA. The Cavaliers will have home advantage again in the next match.