Franz Wagner grabbed his head stunned. The basketball world champion had at 102:10 Orlando Magic Against the Toronto Raptors In the NBA the great option to compensate in the hand.
But the German international put the basket next to the ring and Orlando went off the floor as a loser. Otherwise there would have been an extension. “We win together and we lose together”said Wagner’s teammate Kentavious Caldwell-Pope after the match: “It was just unhappy. But we got into the position beforehand and got the throw we wanted.”
For the Florida team, it was the third bankruptcy in a row in the North American professional league. “In his career, he will come into such situations a thousand more times. And you have to know that the others trust you if you get the ball into your hands at the end of the game”said Magic trainer Jamahl Mosley. “We have done it many times and it went out differently. We trust him.” When analyzing the game, however, it is also possible “Not just about this possession of the ball”.
Put into the position
Wagner was nevertheless the top scorer of the game with 25 points, and the 23-year-old secured four rebounds and one template. Orlando had already returned in the game with 19 points, but was able to fight back into the match from Wagner.
With a strong defense campaign, the Berliner won the ball for the Magic almost five seconds before the end – and then omitted the chance of the balance.
Orlando’s German rookie Tristan Da Silva scored two points and rebounds and a block in just under six minutes. The Florida team is seventh place with 29 wins and 32 defeats in Eastern Conference, which entitles you to participate in the Play-in tournament.
Hartenstein shines with a “double double”
Meanwhile, Isaiah Hartenstein celebrated the 49th win of the season with the Oklahoma City Thunder and continues to greet from the top of the Western Conference. The center headed for 146: 132 with the San Antonio Spurs A so-called “double double” from ten points and eleven rebounds.
The German-American gave six templates and blocked a throw. The best point collector was Hartenstein’s teammate Jalen Williams. The 23-year-old first came to 41 points in his career. Achieved for the hosts Stephon Castle 32 points.