N.B.A
Orlando with Wagner brothers on course for the playoffs
Had 13 points against the Memphis Grizzlies: Franz Wagner. photo
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After three home defeats, the Orlando Magic are making an exclamation mark in the NBA. Direct playoff participation is becoming increasingly likely
The Orlando Magic with the basketball world champions Moritz and Franz Wagner have taken the next step towards direct qualification for the NBA playoffs made.
The team from Florida won clearly against the Memphis Grizzlies with 118:88 (58:34) and consolidated fifth place with 43 wins. The best six teams are directly in the playoffs, places seven to ten have to go into a so-called play-in tournament.
After three home defeats in a row, the Magic dominated the guests from Memphis from the start. Orlando was already leading by 24 points at halftime. Even after the break, the team of the two German brothers had no problem with the guests. Franz Wagner scored 13 points in a balanced team. Brother Moritz scored four points.