Overview
- Moritz Wagner played 10 minutes in his season debut after ACL surgery, finishing with eight points, two rebounds and two assists.
- Orlando beat New Orleans 128-118, led by Desmond Bane's 27 points, Anthony Black's 26 and Paolo Banchero's 23 with eight rebounds and eight assists.
- The Magic now face the Grizzlies in Berlin on Thursday and in London on Sunday in a two-game international set.
- Franz Wagner has resumed on-court work with some contact and said he hopes to play in Berlin, though his availability remains uncertain.
- Coach Jamahl Mosley emphasized a long-term approach as injuries continue to shape rotations, with Jalen Suggs recently sidelined and Wendell Carter Jr. out Sunday as Goga Bitadze started and posted a 14-point, 13-rebound double-double.