Following a 114-113 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley and forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner spoke with reporters.
The Orlando Magic's 15-2 run in the final three minutes Sunday gave them a chance to tie or even win, but Franz Wagner's layup bounced away and the Toronto Raptors prevailed 104-102. The Magic have lost three straight games and four of five on the homestand.
The Magic now know they’ll be without guard Jalen Suggs for the foreseeable future. Replacing his production will take a group effort after Orlando’s third straight loss.
Franz Wagner led Orlando with 25 points but missed a layup with 2 seconds remaining as the Raptors won their 19th game of the season.
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The Raptors haven't quite gone all in on losing, but the NBA's incentive structure is pushing them in that direction.
The injury news is just another tough break for a once-promising Orlando team, who will have to fight for a chance to play the dominating Cleveland Cavaliers or Boston Celtics in a first-round playoff matchup. Despite the injury, the Magic are still seven-point favorites against the Raptors.
Immanuel Quickley scored 17 of his 24 points in the second half and the Toronto Raptors held on to beat the Orlando Magic 104-102.
Ja’Kobe Walter swished a contested 3-pointer with 0.5 seconds remaining and the Toronto Raptors edged the Orlando Magic 114-113 after blowing a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter.
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falling 114-113 to the Toronto Raptors. After the game, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley and forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, who combined for 69 points in the loss, met reporters. Below is a ...