Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner will be available in Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. Wagner is expected to be on a minutes restriction, according to the Orlando Sentinel’s Jason Beede. Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said pre-game that they’ll “be smart about it” and “very diligent” with how they handle his minutes. Wagner last played Feb. 11 after suffering an ankle injury.
Injuries have kept Wagner out for most of the year, including the last 15 games. When healthy this season, the 24-year-old has started 26 of the 28 games he has played in.
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Wagner has performed well when he has been on the court, averaging 21.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists on 47.9% from the field and 36.5% from 3.
Magic point guard Anthony Black has also been out with injuries. Black was ruled out against the Hawks and has missed the last 14 games with a core injury. Black is in the midst of a breakout season, averaging 15.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists on 45.1% from the field.
In their absence, the Magic have struggled, winning three of their last 10 games. The Magic were able to bounce back in Tuesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns after giving up a 31-0 run in Sunday’s 139-87 blowout loss to the Toronto Raptors. The Magic are 40-35 and currently the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference.