The Orlando Magic were able to earn a good road win in Atlanta on Wednesday night, defeating the Atlanta Hawks 104-98 at State Farm Arena.
Rookie Franz Wagner scored 25 points on 10-for-24 shooting. Wagner grabbed four rebounds as well. Wagner was pleased with his team’s performance and postgame, he gave credit to some of the replacement guys who stepped up in the absence of the team’s regulars who were out due to Covid and various injuries.
Franz Wagner tonight:
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) December 23, 2021
25 PTS*
4 REB
10-24 FG
*Wagner has now scored 20+ points six times this season ???? pic.twitter.com/22vqCNKe11
“It’s really impressive to come in with a lot of energy on the court, so much shooting, so much confidence,” Wagner said. “I think it’s really difficult for them to do that, not really knowing the system yet and not having time to adjust to anything, so really impressed. Even better, I think that they’re all great guys and we’ve built a really good chemistry already.”
watching Franz hoop ????
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) December 23, 2021
????: https://t.co/DZVl2Y1zdh pic.twitter.com/kfmmDmRxxO
B.J. Johnson was called up from the Lakeland Magic G-League team. He stepped up immediately for the Magic and delivered a solid performance in Atlanta. He scored 14 points off of the bench on 6-for-7 shooting from the field. He knocked down 2-for-2 from the three-point line. He also grabbed four rebounds. Johnson spoke on his situation since being called up to the Magic and his team’s performance overall.
???? @Bean_J20 with 14 PTS for the @OrlandoMagic! #LKLDAlum https://t.co/0OoCVnpix5
— Osceola Magic (@OsceolaMagic) December 23, 2021
“It’s been crazy,” Magic swingman B.J. Johnson said after scoring 14 points in a reserve role and signing a 10-day contract last Friday. “This is year three for me but just how quickly everything has happened these past five or six days with COVID and people getting caught up left and right.”
???????????????????????????????? ➡️ ????????????????????????????@Bean_J20 making the most of his opportunity ???? pic.twitter.com/crkxvrgoGb
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) December 23, 2021
More Magic Contributions
- Gary Harris scored 17 points, grabbed two rebounds, and dished out four assists.
- Chuma Okeke 12 points and grabbed five rebounds.
- Robin Lopez scored 10 points, grabbed five rebounds, and dished out 11 assists.
.@rolopez42 tonight:
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) December 23, 2021
10 PTS
11 AST*
5 REB
*11 AST set a new career high ????@SASsoftware x #MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/zMvqijalfN
Robin Lopez credits the @OrlandoMagic staying focused and connected after the road win over the Hawks on Wednesday night. #MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/6RsJsmVYg9
— Bally Sports Florida: Magic (@BallyMagic) December 23, 2021
from RoLo of course ???? https://t.co/kmHKqZAGsh pic.twitter.com/kuDooNmnLm
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) December 23, 2021
The Magic travel back home to Orlando to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, 12/23. Tip-off is at 7 pm Eastern.
Magic dubs ???? @PapaJohnsORL x2 pic.twitter.com/c3yZe6zVs2
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) December 23, 2021
