DECEMBER 24, 2022•BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM
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Devin Vassell - Active defensively despite lossVassell closed Friday's 133-113 loss to the Magic with 14 points (6-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt), two assists, one block and four steals across 27 minutes.
ImpactVassell recorded a season-high four steals Friday and blocked his 10th shot of the year. However, he failed to haul in a rebound for the first time in 2022-23. The third-year guard is averaging 16.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.4 steals in 28.8 minutes across his last five outings.
DECEMBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jamahl Mosley: Caleb Houstan could see time in the G LeagueMagic head coach Jamahl Mosley hinted Houstan could see some time in the G League with Lakeland.
DECEMBER 24, 2022•USATODAY.COM
Moritz Wagner - Efficient in winWagner logged 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes during Friday's 133-113 victory over the Spurs.
ImpactWagner tallied at least 10 points and five rebounds for the sixth straight game while also shooting a perfect 26-for-26 from the free-throw line in that span. The German big man is averaging 12.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 26.4 minutes during December. Notably, he still saw 26 minutes despite Wendell Carter making his return and playing 19 minutes. It's possible Wagner will remain a rotation staple in the frontcourt.
DECEMBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Markelle Fultz - Flirts with triple-doubleFultz accumulated eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and four steals in 24 minutes during Friday's 133-113 victory over the Spurs.
ImpactFultz tallied season highs in rebounds and steals Friday. The 2017 No. 1 pick is averaging 12.6 points, 5.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 28.8 minutes over his last five games. Fultz has been a solid fantasy option since returning from his toe injury in late November.
DECEMBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Magic benefit from sticking with their process, not getting too comfortableFor Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley, there wasn’ t a specific moment he felt like the team flipped the switch on the season. Unlike Friday...
DECEMBER 24, 2022•DENVERPOST.COM
Paolo Banchero - Scores 18 points in comfortable winBanchero racked up 18 points (7-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and four assists over 29 minutes during Friday's 133-113 win over San Antonio.
ImpactThe rookie failed to reach the 20-point mark just for the third time this month, and while two of those contests have come in his last three appearances, his role as an elite scoring threat for the Magic remains completely settled. The star rookie is averaging 20.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game in December.
DECEMBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE
