Magic beat Pelicans 128-118 in Moritz Wagner’s return from knee injury | National Sports

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paulo Banchero had 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Desmond Bane added 27 points and Orlando beat the New Orleans Pelicans 128-118 on Sunday in Magic center Moritz Wagner’s return from a serious knee injury.

Wagner missed more than a year after tearing his left ACL, last playing Dec. 21, 2024. He had eight points and two rebounds in 10 minutes Sunday in the Magic’s last game before their two-game series against Memphis in Berlin and London.

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