Wagner Brothers Carry Magic to 102-97 Victory Over Trail Blazers in Second Season Win

Magic's second consecutive win marked by Franz Wagner's 23-point lead, despite Trail Blazers' late rally fueled by Sharpe's 24 points.

Franz Wagner and his older brother Moritz rallied the Orlando Magic to a 102-97 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, highlighting the Magic's promising start to the season with a second consecutive win.
Franz Wagner led the Magic's offensive effort with a standout 23 points, while Moritz Wagner added 17 points and secured nine rebounds, playing a crucial role in keeping the Trail Blazers at bay.
Shaedon Sharpe, who stepped in to replace the injured Anfernee Simons, was the top performer for the Trail Blazers with 24 points, but it wasn't enough to upend the Magic.
Despite a late rally and a 9-2 run from the Trail Blazers, the Magic maintained their composure, with Franz Wagner sealing the win with two strategic free throws in the final seconds of the game.
Magic's Cole Anthony and Paolo Banchero also made significant contributions, with Anthony scoring 18 points and Banchero adding 14 points, seven rebounds, and two steals.