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NBA: Orlando with the Wagner brothers on course for the playoffs
Orlando’s Franz Wagner scored 21 points against the New York Knicks. photo
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Thanks to a German world champion duo, the Orlando Magic can dream of the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2020. It’s a debacle for Schröder and the Brooklyn Nets.
The Orlando Magic with basketball world champions Franz and Moritz Wagner have further improved their chances of making it into the playoffs in the North American professional league NBA. The team from Florida won against the New York Knicks with 118:100 (65:55) and is in eighth place in the East after its 30th win of the season.
In the duel between the playoff contenders, Franz Wagner had 21 points, his brother Moritz ten. Orlando’s Paolo Banchero was outstanding with 36 points. The Knicks are still missing German center Isaiah Hartenstein due to an Achilles tendon injury.
Defeat for Schröder and the Raptors
However, things didn’t work out at all for world champion captain Dennis Schröder and the Brooklyn Nets. The new Braunschweig team was outclassed by the best team in the league with 86:136 (32:68) against the Boston Celtics. The second straight loss has hurt the Nets’ playoff prospects. Schröder was in the starting line-up for the first time, but only managed four points in a completely disappointing team.
Without the injured Maxi Kleber, the Dallas Mavericks won 116:93 (56:51) against the San Antonio Spurs and took a big step towards the playoffs after their sixth success in a row. The best points for the Texans were achieved by Kyrie Irving (31 points) and Luka Doncic (27). For the Spurs, rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama was once again the most successful thrower with 26 points.
Center Daniel Theis also did not play in the Los Angeles Clippers’ 130:125 (52:59) victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Clippers turned the game around with a strong final section (44:28). 41 points from superstar Stephen Curry were not enough for the hosts.
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2024-02-15 20:39:26
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