Overview
- Wagner was hurt in the first quarter on a lob attempt after contact from Knicks center Ariel Hukporti, with his left leg buckling on the landing.
- The Magic labeled it a lower-left-leg injury, ruled him out for the rest of the game, and said he will be re-evaluated upon returning to Orlando.
- He remained down for several minutes and was helped off the floor by teammates, including brother Moritz Wagner and rookie Noah Penda, without putting weight on the leg.
- Team and national reports indicate imaging is pending, and no timetable for Wagner’s return has been announced.
- Wagner has been a primary scorer during Orlando’s 14–9 start, averaging 23.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists, with the injury coming shortly after Paolo Banchero’s return.