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Wagner’s Late 3s Lift Magic Over Nets in NBA Cup Comeback

Rebounding and second-chance dominance carried Orlando to 2-0 in East Group B despite 19 turnovers.

Nov 14, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) goes to the basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Drake Powell (4) during the second half at Kia Center.
Nov 14, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley looks on during the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Kia Center.
Nov 14, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) looks to pass in front of Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) during the first quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
Oct 29, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley talks to guard Tyus Jones (2) in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.

Overview

  • Orlando erased a 16-point deficit and finished on an 11-0 run, capped by Franz Wagner banking a deep three and drilling another to seal a 105-98 win.
  • Tristan da Silva, starting for the sidelined Paolo Banchero (left groin strain), delivered 22 points, nine rebounds and 5-of-9 shooting from three.
  • The Magic outrebounded the Nets 48-36 and owned a 25-5 edge in second-chance points, overcoming 19 giveaways that produced 21 Brooklyn points.
  • Michael Porter Jr. paced Brooklyn with 24 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high seven assists after tying his career mark with six dimes in the first quarter.
  • Brooklyn dropped to 1-11 overall and 0-2 in Group B, as Nic Claxton conceded a missed box-out on a late free throw that led to Orlando’s go-ahead sequence.