NBA Power Rankings: Magic Rising After Franz Wagner Return?
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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic has had more downs than ups in the month of January.
Ravaged by injuries, the Magic are 4-9 in their last 13 games. However, Orlando got one of their most important players back on Wednesday in Franz Wagner.
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Wagner has been the Magic's second-leading scorer this season behind Paolo Banchero and is a key part of Orlando's success. Even though the team went 1-3 this week, Wagner's return helped the Magic move up one spot in CBS Sports' power rankings from No. 18 to 17.
"The Magic were happy to get Franz Wagner back this week, who helped them to their lone victory of the week over the Heat, with losses to the Hawks, 76ers and Cavs. Wagner averaged 18 points in the two games he played on 40% 3-point shooting," CBS Sports writes.
This week, Orlando is benefitting with some much-needed time off to heal before the next game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Then, the Magic return home for a quick game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday before beginning a road trip the next day against the Dallas Mavericks.
