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NBA: World champion Wagner brothers lose with Orlando
Franz Wagner (l) defends against Suns star player Kevin Durant. photo
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They remain in fifth place in the Western Conference. However, the Wagner brothers suffered a defeat against the Phoenix Suns.
Franz Wagner and his brother Moritz have a defeat in the North American with the Orlando Magic Basketball professional league NBA conceded. The world champion brothers and the team from Florida lost to the Phoenix Suns with their star player Kevin Durant 107:112 (58:67).
Franz Wagner scored Orlando’s second-most points with 27, while Paolo Banchero scored one more. Moritz Wagner scored five points. It wasn’t enough to win.
The decision was made in the final phase after the guests had narrowly led 96:95 in the last quarter. But when Orlando remained without a point for around five minutes, the Suns pulled away. The best thrower at Phoenix was Durant with 31 points. In the Eastern Conference, Orlando remains fifth in the playoffs.