the Orlando Magic with the German national player Franz Wagner in the North American basketball league NBA a surprisingly clear home win against the Phoenix Suns retracted.
With the 114:97 (58:52) victory, they won Magic for the first time this season two games in a row, although they revisit their previous top scorer Paolo Banchero had to do without.
With 17 points, Wagner scored the second most of his team, so the young German star has double-digit points in twelve of his 13 games this season. In the second half, the Magic pulled away by up to 21 points.
Success for Hartenstein and the Knicks
With Isaiah Hartenstein, the second German player who was in action on Friday evening (11/11/2022/local time) was also successful. His New York Knicks defeated at home the Detroit Pistons with 121:112 (68:58). Hartenstein started for the second time this season, scoring six points and winning at 12 rebounds most of all players.
Lakers continue to disappoint
the Los Angeles Lakers remain one of the disappointments of the season. The traditional team lost 114:120 (60:56) against the Sacramento Kings and suffered his fifth loss in a row. Superstar LeBron James sidelined due to a groin injury. With just two wins and ten losses, the Lakers are along with the Houston Rockets the weakened team of the entire NBA.
By a 106:101 (48:52) over the Cleveland Cavaliers drove them Golden State Warriors two wins in a row for the first time this season. Superstar Stephen Curry shone with 40 points, with eight points within 43 seconds, Curry led the Warriors to a comeback in the final stages.