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11/11 22:46 CST Franz Wagner scores 38, helps Magic send Jazz to their 10th
straight loss
Franz Wagner scores 38, helps Magic send Jazz to their 10th straight loss
By JOHN COON
Associated Press
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) --- Franz Wagner matched a career high with 38 points and
had eight rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to a 123-108 victory over Utah on
Wednesday night, the 10th straight loss for the Jazz.
Desmond Bane had 25 points while Anthony Black chipped in 22 points and eight
assists to help the Magic earn their second straight win and close out a
four-game road trip with a 2-2 record. Orlando outscored the Jazz 14-3 in
fast-break points and 40-28 in the paint.
Darryn Peterson led Utah with 22 points and Brice Sensabaugh added 19. Ace
Bailey had 18 points and a season-high four blocks for the Jazz who have not
held an opponent under 110 points this season.
After the Jazz took a 96-95 lead on Sensabaugh's 3-pointer, Orlando countered
with an 18-3 run to go in front for good. Wagner scored two baskets, hit two
free throws, and assisted on a 3-pointer by Bane to put the Magic up 113-99
with 3:39 remaining.
Utah rarely attacked the basket early in the first half. Of the team's 28
field-goal attempts, 24 came from the perimeter. The Jazz took a 40-34 lead on
back-to-back 3s from Sensabaugh and Keyonte George.
Utah's limited presence around the rim helped Orlando rally before halftime and
take a 66-59 lead into the locker room. Wagner made four baskets and scored 13
points during the second quarter to help the Magic to surge in front.
The Jazz scored baskets on six of their first seven possessions after halftime
and took a 74-71 lead on Jaxson Hayes' three-point play.
Up Next
Magic host Milwaukee on Friday night.
Jazz at Houston on Friday night.
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