The Orlando Magic were ahead for a long time in the final quarter against the record champions from Los Angeles, but in the end there was still the first defeat for the world champion brothers Franz and Moritz Wagner.
The two basketball world champions Franz Wagner and Moritz Wagner lost a game in the NBA for the first time this season. With the Orlando Magic, the two Berliners lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 103:106.
Franz Wagner played a strong game in the US metropolis and had 16 points and 8 rebounds, but in the end he couldn’t prevent the Magic from losing despite a long lead in the final quarter. His last attempt for a three-pointer missed the basket. His older brother Moritz Wagner scored five points in twelve minutes off the bench.
One day after the defeat against the Sacramento Kings, superstar LeBron James played again for a long time for the Lakers and recorded 19 points in 33 minutes. The most valuable man on the court was Anthony Davis with 26 points and 19 rebounds for the record champions from Los Angeles. His teammate D’Angelo Russell had 28 points, the most of any player.
Defeat for Schröder
Meanwhile, Dennis Schröder suffered his third defeat in a row with the Toronto Raptors. The Canadians lost 91:99 to the previously winless Portland Trail Blazers, with the world champion captain scoring ten points. His eight assists were the best in the game. For Portland, Deandre Ayton had a strong 23 rebounds and also scored 22 points.
Meanwhile, Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to their third win in the third game of the season and recorded a triple double with double-digit scores in the most important statistical categories against the Memphis Grizzlies. In the 125:110 win, the Slovenian had 35 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists. Maxi Kleber contributed seven points and five assists.
Nikola Jokic was outstanding in the Denver Nuggets’ 110:102 win over the Utah Jazz. The Serb had 27 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. It was the 107th triple double of his career, equaling as many as LeBron James and Jason Kidd. The Nuggets, defending NBA champions, have won their first four games of the season.
Source: Stern
I am Pierce Boyd, a driven and ambitious professional working in the news industry. I have been writing for 24 Hours Worlds for over five years, specializing in sports section coverage. During my tenure at the publication, I have built an impressive portfolio of articles that has earned me a reputation as an experienced journalist and content creator.
