
This was Wagner's 10th game back after a 20-game absence, and he never missed a beat. He has scored at least 30 points in five of those 10 games, and in three of Orlando's last four games, Wagner has scored at least 30 points while also making at least 50 percent of his shot attempts. If it weren't for the extended absence, Wagner would certainly have a strong case to be playing in the All-Star Game next Sunday. Instead, he'll get some extra rest so he can dominate down the stretch for fantasy managers.
Nance injured his right knee after a foul from Franz Wagner and immediately asked for a sub to come out of the game. He was helped to the locker room by teammates, which isn't a good sign. He'll be out for the rest of Monday's game, but it's unclear how much time he may or may not miss after this. Mouhamed Gueye should fill out the backup center minutes with Clint Capela still inactive.
Since returning from an oblique injury on January 23, Wagner has scored at least 20 points in eight of nine games and scored at least 30 points in four of those games. While teammate Paolo Banchero has struggled with inconsistency on offense lately, Wagner has had little trouble providing points in bunches. It was just enough to get the Magic a victory over the Spurs on Saturday. Wagner ranks in the top-25 in fantasy value on the season.
Banchero scored 18 points and dished out four assists, but it wasn't enough of an offensive performance to keep the Magic in the game with Franz Wagner only scoring 14 points. The 22-year-old power forward made his presence felt on the defensive end with a steal and three blocks. It's just the second time in the past seven games that Banchero has had at least two steals and blocks combined. Fantasy managers are looking for Banchero to be more consistent on the offensive end and the sooner the better.
Wagner has now put up at least 29 points in four of his last six games. While teammate Paolo Banchero has had some off-nights with scoring lately, Wagner has kept the team afloat with his offensive output. The 23-year-old small forward has been on fire lately. While he isn't quite an elite fantasy player, he ranks inside the top-25 on the season.