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Magic Rally Past Grizzlies in Berlin in NBA's First Regular-Season Game in Germany

A sold-out Berlin crowd endured long queues for a high-priced showcase centered on hometown brothers Franz and Moritz Wagner.

Overview

  • Orlando erased an early deficit of roughly 20 points to win 118–111, with Franz Wagner returning from an ankle injury to score 18, including 13 in the fourth quarter.
  • Paolo Banchero paced the Magic with 26 points, while Moritz Wagner added 7 and Tristan da Silva contributed 8 points and four steals.
  • Official attendance was 13,738 in the sold-out Uber Arena, with prominent guests including Dirk Nowitzki, Jürgen Klopp, Thomas Müller and Mats Hummels.
  • NBA Commissioner Adam Silver noted fans from 62 countries were in the building, as entry delays produced long lines outside and upper-tier seats topped about €350 with some lower-bowl prices near €2,500.
  • The same matchup moves to London on Sunday as part of the league’s Europe swing, and Berlin is slated to host another regular-season game in 2028.