Magic – Celtics 97-108

Franz Wagner scored 14 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and dished out a career-high 12 assists in Orlando's 108-97 loss to the Boston Celtics.

Franz Wagner ·

40 MIN 14 PTS 6 REB 12 AST 3 TOV 5/20 FG 1/4 3P 3/4 FT -7 +/-

Wagner’s playmaking stood out as he recorded the most assists of any player in the game. The 12 assists surpassed his previous best of 11 and topped his season average of 7.0 per contest. However, his shooting was poor, as reflected by the line below.

5/20 field goals (25.0%)

1/4 three-pointers

3/4 free throws

While Wagner contributed across the stat sheet, his team was outscored by seven points during the 40 minutes he played. The 6 rebounds were evenly split between offense and defense, and he committed three turnovers and four personal fouls.

The Magic fell 108-97 despite Wagner’s effort, and the result highlights the gap between his individual production and the team outcome. His fellow German, Tristan da Silva, added 23 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists in 35 minutes. Wagner’s career-high assist night shows his growing playmaking ability, even as Orlando seeks a more balanced performance to turn future games into wins.

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