Franz Wagner ties career-high 38 points in Magic win over Jazz

Bane’s seven threes, “Fourth Quarter” Franz power Orlando’s offensive explosion

Orlando Magic v Utah Jazz SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 11: Franz Wagner #22 and Desmond Bane #3 of the Orlando Magic celebrates during the game against the Utah Jazz on November 11, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Alex Goodlett/NBAE via Getty Images) (Alex Goodlett/NBAE via Getty Images)

By Carl-Max Millionard

SALT LAKE CITY, Uta. — The Orlando Magic (4-7) defeat the Utah Jazz (1-11) on the road in Salt Lake City, 123-108.

The Magic scored 12 points in the paint in the first quarter, including six of Center Wendell Carter’s seven points in the quarter. The Magic trailed 34-29 after the first.

The Magic exploded offensively in the second quarter, scoring 37 points in the quarter, including 13 points from Forward Franz Wagner for a season-high 19 points to lead the Magic at halftime. The Magic led the Jazz at halftime 66-59.

The Magic and Jazz go back and forth in the third quarter after 10 lead changes and seven ties in the quarter. The Jazz led 87-85 going into the fourth.

“Fourth Quarter” Franz was on in the fourth, including 12 points in the quarter. Wagner ties a career high with 38 points in the game. This is Wagner’s third consecutive game of 33 points, the second time he’s achieved this in his career (December 2024).

Desmond Bane pitched in with a season-high seven three-pointers in the game, finishing with 25 points. The Magic as a team went 18-for-46 from the three-point range.

The Magic ended the game on a 25-10 run.

The Magic’s next game is an NBA Cup Group Stage game at home in the Kia Center against the Milwaukee Bucks at 7 pm on MagicTV 27.

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