The Orlando Magic also lost the second game of the NBA playoffs at the sovereign defending champion Boston Celtics. Franz Wagner and his co-star Paolo Banchero also lacked support in the 100: 109 (47:50).
Only Wendell Carter (16 points) and Anthony Black (eleven) were able to score in double digits apart from the two outstanding Magic professionals. The remaining seven players used only came to 16 points. Wagner triumphed with 25 points, but had major problems from a distance, he only met one of seven trials. “I was surprised that some of them didn’t go in”said the 23-year-old.
Franz Wagner gives their own fans hope
After half -time, the Celtics were able to decide the game, after a strong intermediate run, nothing burned in the last quarter. “It was a bit like in the last game, we had some problems in the third quarter. The hardest of their 13 offensive rebounds.said Wagner.
The German basketball star must now primarily initiate the turn in Orlando with the help of his colleague Banchero, who achieved 32 points and, like Wagner in over 40 of the 48 minutes of play, – but more support from the teammates is needed. The mood in your own hall should also help. “Last year it was really fun to play at home. I hope we can win game there. We are all people. It’s always easier when people cheer you on”said Wagner.
Boston Celtics too strong without Jayson Tatum
But will that be enough to endanger the Celtics? Jaylen Brown protruded two with 36 points and ten rebounds in game, but the closed team performance was again the key to victory. Of the seven other players who were used, five nine or more points scored – Boston did not play his best basketball in the absence of top player Jayson Tatum.
In Orlando, Tatum is likely to return, which means that the Celtics scorer has even more space to play out the great quality beyond the triple line. For the Magic, it’s about keeping it as a team. Wagner and Banchero will not be enough.