NBA
Thanks to the outstanding Wagner: Orlando shortens against Boston
Led by Franz Wagner, the Orlando Magic shortened to 1: 2 in the first playoff round of the NBA against the Boston Celtics. The Los Angeles Lakers did not get a successful evening.
The Orlando Magic shortened to 1-2 in the first playoff round of the NBA. Against the reigning champion of the North American basketball league, the Boston Celtics, the team around Franz Wagner won in the first home game of the series for the Magic with 95:93.
With the physical game of Orlandos, the guests had their problems right from the start. Boston made 21 ball losses over the entire game and only hit 9 of his 27 attempts from the triple line. Nevertheless, the reigning master – thanks to a strong first half of superstar Jayson Tatum (21 points) – led to the break with ten points.
Top scorer Franz Wagner decides the game
But Orlando struck back and put a 14-0 run in the third quarter. The star players, Paolo Banchero (29 points) and Franz Wagner took responsibility. The German did not meet his threes repeatedly, was with 32 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and two steals, but the top scorer of his team. His two baskets in the last minutes before the end brought the decision.
“We played like this all year round and I think whoever plays more aggressive will win this series,” said Wagner afterwards. In the night of Monday (1:00 a.m. CEST), Orlando in the next home game has the chance to compensate for in the best-of-Seven series.
Strong Lebron James is not enough
Despite a strong LeBron James (38 points), the Los Angeles Lakers lost their first away game at the Minnesota Timberwolves with 104: 116. In the series, the Lakers are already under pressure before the next away game on Sunday evening (9:30 p.m. CEST) at 2: 1 for the Timberwolves.
While three players were convincing for the hosts in Jaden McDaniels (30 points), Anthony Edwards (29) and Julius Randle (22), Luka Doncic was visible for the Lakers (17) due to an upset of stomach.
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Source: Stern
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