Franz Wagner Scores 38 Points as Magic Hand Jazz 10th Straight Defeat

Franz Wagner delivered another outstanding performance, scoring 38 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 123-108 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

The German forward matched his career-high scoring mark, adding eight rebounds and three three-pointers as Orlando secured its second consecutive victory.

Wagner has now scored at least 30 points in three straight games, showing impressive consistency during a challenging stretch of the season. His performance was particularly important in the second half, where he scored 19 of his 38 points to help the Magic pull away.

Orlando also received strong contributions from Desmond Bane, who finished with 25 points, while Anthony Black added 22 points and eight assists.

The game was competitive for much of the night, with Utah briefly taking a 96-95 lead in the fourth quarter. However, Orlando responded with an impressive 18-3 run that completely changed the direction of the contest.

Wagner played a major role in that decisive stretch, scoring crucial baskets and helping create opportunities for his teammates.

For Utah, Darryn Peterson led the way with 22 points, while Brice Sensabaugh contributed 19. However, the Jazz struggled to contain Orlando’s attack and suffered their 10th consecutive defeat.

The loss leaves Utah with a disappointing 1-11 record, while the Magic improve to 4-7.

Wagner’s recent performances will be encouraging for Orlando, especially with the forward showing that he can consistently take responsibility as a leading offensive option.