Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner remains healthy ahead of their game against the Portland Trail Blazers. As the team’s leading scorer with 24.7 points per game, Wagner is crucial for the Magic's playoff hopes.

The Magic went 7-13 without Franz Wagner, who played the expected 24 minutes on Thursday. Orlando also lost center Moritz Wagner, Franz’s older brother, to a season-ending knee injury, and Suggs, who missed his 10th game with a lower back strain.

Magic forward Franz Wagner ties Tracy McGrady's franchise record with 25 points in the fourth quarter against the Pistons

Franz Wagner returned to the Magic lineup Thursday night against the Blazers, scoring a team-high 20 points in a 101-79 home loss.

The Magic went 7-13 without Franz Wagner, who is expected to be limited to 24 minutes Thursday. Orlando also lost center Moritz Wagner, Franz's older brother, to a season-ending knee injury ...

Franz Wagner continues to write about Orlando’s history. In the 121-113 win at home against the Detroit Pistons, the German guard scored 32 points, 25 of which came in the fourth and decisive quarter.

Franz Wagner was set to return to the Orlando Magic lineup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night after missing 20 games with a torn oblique.

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The Portland Trail Blazers could complete their second season sweep Thursday night with a win over the Orlando Magic at the Moda Center. The Blazer swept the Milwaukee Bucks 2-0 with Tuesday night’s 125-112 win at the Moda Center.

Orlando comes into a matchup against Portland after losing four road games in a row. Thursday's meeting is the first of the season between the two squads.

Michigan basketball alumnus Franz Wagner scored 25 points in the fourth as the Detroit Pistons' slim lead evaporated in a 121-113 loss to the Magic.