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POSTGAME SOUND: JAZZ VS.MAGIC | COACH MOSE, JALEN SUGGS & PAOLO BANCHERO
MARCH 1 • YOUTUBE
Paolo Banchero returns to guide Magic past Jazz Paolo Banchero scored 29 points in his return from a two-game absence caused by an illness, lifting the Orlando Magic to a 115-107 home win...
Jalen Suggs and Paolo Banchero lead the Magic to a 115-107 win over the slumping Jazz Jalen Suggs hit three 3-pointers in the final three minutes and finished with 15 points as the Orlando Magic beat the Utah Jazz 115-107
MARCH 1 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: JAZZ VS. MAGIC | 2.29.24
MARCH 1 • YOUTUBE
Moritz Wagner - Posts double-double off bench Wagner recorded 14 points (6-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 26 minutes in Thursday's 115-107 win over Utah.
Impact Wagner led all bench players in Thursday's contest in scoring while hauling in a team-high rebound total and ending as the lone Magic player with a double-double in a winning effort. Wagner has hauled in 10 or more boards in four games this season, ending with a double-double in three of those contests.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Suggs - Leads from deep to boost offense Suggs finished with 15 points (5-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes in Thursday's 115-107 win over Utah.
Impact Suggs connected on a team-high mark from three while ending as one of two Magic players with 15 or more points despite fouling out and dealing with foul trouble throughout Thursday's contest. Suggs has connected on four or more threes in nine games, now tallying at least 15 points on 20 occasions.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Paolo Banchero - Does it all in return Banchero posted 29 points (10-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-11 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one steal over 35 minutes in Thursday's 115-107 win over Utah.
Impact Banchero returned after missing the last two games with a non-COVID illness, leading all players in Thursday's contest in scoring while handing out a team-high-tying half-dozen assists and ending one rebound shy of a double-double. Banchero has scored at least 29 points in 11 games this season, including in two of his last four outings. He has posted 25 or more points with eight or more rebounds in 12 contests for Orlando.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Houstan - Retreats to bench Houstan isn't starting Thursday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Houstan started Tuesday's game against the Nets, but he'll retreat to the bench Thursday since Paolo Banchero (illness) has been cleared to return. Houstan has been an inconsistent part of Orlando's rotation in recent weeks, so it's unclear how much playing time he'll see now that most of the team's key contributors are back in action.
FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Paolo Banchero - Available vs. Utah Banchero (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Banchero missed the last two games due to a non-COVID illness, and he was considered a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup. However, he's been cleared to return and will immediately rejoin the starting lineup, while Caleb Houstan will retreat to the bench. Over Banchero's last five appearances, he's averaged 21.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists in 35.2 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Jett Howard - Recalled by Orlando Orlando recalled Howard from the G League's Osceola Magic on Thursday.
Impact Howard spent just over a week in the G League but will rejoin the parent club ahead of Orlando's game against the Jazz on Thursday. However, he's unlikely to see much playing time in the NBA.
FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Paolo Banchero - Considered game-time decision Banchero (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Banchero is questionable for Thursday's matchup, and the Magic want to see how he fares during pregame warmups before determining his status. He's been unavailable for the last two games due to a non-COVID illness, and Caleb Houstan is a candidate to draw another start if Banchero remains sidelined.
FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Isaac - Won't play Thursday Isaac (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Isaac missed Tuesday's game against the Nets due to a left knee strain, but he's now dealing with an illness that will keep him sidelined for a second consecutive matchup. Joe Ingles and Caleb Houstan could see increased run against Utah, especially if Paolo Banchero (illness) is unavailable.
FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Paolo Banchero, Jonathan Isaac under the weather as Magic host Jazz Magic forward Paolo Banchero has missed two games in a row due to an illness and is listed questionable for Thursday’s contest vs. Utah, a t...
FEBRUARY 29 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Jonathan Isaac - Iffy for Thursday Isaac is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Jazz due to an illness.
Impact Isaac is in danger of missing his second straight contest Thursday. However, his diagnosis has switched from a left knee strain to an illness. Regardless, with Paolo Banchero (illness) also questionable, Joe Ingles and Caleb Houstan are candidates to receive increased playing time.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Paolo Banchero - Questionable against Utah Banchero (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus Utah.
Impact Banchero is in danger of missing his third straight game Thursday due to a non-COVID illness. If Banchero is ruled out yet again, Caleb Houstan will likely continue to start in his absence.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Magic hope to get Paolo Banchero back vs. Jazz The Utah Jazz might face another team without its best player when they travel to take on the Orlando Magic on Thursday night.That might not...
FEBRUARY 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Markelle Fultz - Solid output off bench once again Fultz registered 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 108-81 victory over the Nets.
Impact Fultz only played 12 minutes against the Hawks on Sunday in his return from a three-game absence, but he saw an extended run here and posted a solid stat line. Ultimately, his conditioning and health will be what determines his usage going forward, but Fultz could have an outside chance of returning to the starting lineup when the Magic take on the Jazz on Thursday.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Moritz Wagner - Puts up 16 points off bench Wagner accumulated 16 points (4-7 FG, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 19 minutes during Tuesday's 108-81 win over the Nets.
Impact Wagner has settled in well on a bench role this season, and he's making the most of his opportunities as Wendell Carter's primary backup. Known for his scoring prowess, Wagner has been on a roll of late, scoring in double digits in all but one of his last six appearances despite averaging a mere 16.8 minutes per game in that span.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Franz Wagner - Leads Orlando to victory Tuesday Wagner finished with 21 points (8-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one block in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 108-81 win over the Nets.
Impact The Magic were without Paolo Banchero (illness) on Tuesday, but Wagner had no problem carrying the team on offense. This was his fifth game with 20 or more points across his last 10 appearances, a stretch in which the third-year forward is averaging 22.5 points per game while shooting 54.1 percent from the field.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Utah faces Orlando on 4-game road skid
Utah looks to stop its four-game road losing streak with a win against OrlandoFEBRUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
POSTGAME HIGHLIGHTS: NETS VS. MAGIC | 2.27.24
FEBRUARY 28 • YOUTUBE
Magic lock up Nets, 108-81 Franz Wagner scored 21 points and Moritz Wagner added 16 as the Orlando Magic held the visiting Brooklyn Nets to a season-low point total in...
FEBRUARY 28 • KANSASCITY.COM
POSTGAME SOUND: NETS VS. MAGIC | COACH MOSE, CALEB HOUSTAN & FRANZ WAGNER
FEBRUARY 28 • YOUTUBE
Magic adjust to playing without Paolo Banchero, dominate Nets ORLANDO, Fla. - After being available for the first 57 games of the season, Magic forward Paolo Banchero missed his second consecutive conte...
FEBRUARY 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Magic adjust to playing without Paolo Banchero, dominate Nets ORLANDO, Fla. - After being available for the first 57 games of the season, Magic forward Paolo Banchero missed his second consecutive conte...
FEBRUARY 28 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
