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Moritz Wagner returns to Magic before team trip to Germany.
Summary
Moritz Wagner played 10 minutes in his first NBA game in over a year and then flew with the Orlando Magic to Europe for games against the Memphis Grizzlies; his brother Franz remains sidelined by a high ankle sprain.
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Moritz Wagner appeared off the bench Sunday for the Orlando Magic, playing 10 minutes in his first NBA game in more than a year and receiving a warm ovation. Later that night he traveled with the team to Europe for two scheduled games against the Memphis Grizzlies. Wagner injured his left ACL on Dec. 21, 2024, and underwent surgery 18 days later. His brother Franz, who has not played in more than a month because of a high ankle sprain, described the upcoming games in Berlin and London as a full-circle moment.
What is known:
- Moritz Wagner played 10 minutes Sunday against New Orleans and was met with a rousing ovation when he entered the game.
- Wagner tore his left ACL on Dec. 21, 2024, and had surgery 18 days later.
- Franz Wagner suffered a high ankle sprain on Dec. 7, has missed 16 games, and the Magic lost eight of those games.
- The Magic defeated the Pelicans 128-118; teammate Tristan da Silva scored 16 points and commented on Wagner bringing energy back to the team.
- The team will play the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday at Uber Arena in Berlin and again on Sunday at O2 Arena in London.
Summary:
Wagner's brief return provided a spark for the Magic ahead of a trans-Atlantic trip. The team is scheduled to play Memphis in Berlin on Thursday and in London on Sunday. Franz Wagner's return date is undetermined at this time.
