The Magic are off to a great start this season, as Orlando is 16-9 in its first 25 games and one of the four best teams in the Eastern Conference. However, the Magic have had success despite injuries, as star forward Paolo Banchero has missed most of the year with a torn oblique.
Without Banchero, Wagner has stepped up and led the team to its winning record. However, on Friday night against the 76ers, Wagner suffered the same fate as Banchero, as he injured his oblique that will sideline him for an extended period of time.
Here is what you need to know about Wagner’s injury.
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How long is Franz Wagner out?
The Magic announced that Wagner suffered a torn oblique on Friday night, and the forward will be out indefinitely. Orlando will reevaluate Wagner in four weeks to determine his progress from the injury and how he has responded to treatment.
It is unclear exactly when Wagner suffered the injury against the Sixers, as he played 38 minutes in the game while totaling 30 points, five rebounds and five assists.
Franz Wagner stats
| Games | 25 |
| Points per game | 24.4 |
| Rebounds per game | 5.6 |
| Assists per game | 5.7 |
| Field goal percentage | 46.5% |
| Three-point percentage | 32.1% |
Wagner’s 24.4 points per game trail only Banchero’s 29 points per game for the team lead, but Banchero produced his number in just five games compared to 25 for Wagner. His 5.7 assists is also the team lead, while his 5.6 rebounds is fourth on the team.
Wagner is in his fourth season in the NBA, and he has steadily improved in each of the four years while with the Magic. That led to Orlando signing Wagner to a five-year, $224 million extension in the offseason to lock him in for the forseeable future.
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