If there’s one team that has defied the odds when it seemed like they hit rock bottom, it’s the Orlando Magic. After losing Paolo Banchero to an oblique injury

Thanks to a 25-point eruption from Franz Wagner, the Orlando Magic utilized a 42-point fourth quarter to snap a five-game losing skid and defeat

Franz Wagner tied the #Magic record for most points in a quarter with 25. He and Paolo Banchero each had 32. Humongous win for

Wagner and All-Star power forward Paolo Banchero will be paired for just the ... Orlando also lost center Moritz Wagner, Franz's older brother, to a season-ending knee injury, and guard Jalen ...

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Will Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs feature in the Orlando Magic vs Portland Trail Blazers interconference regular-season game on Thursday?

The Kings point guard has preferred destination, according to reports, but these teams make the most sense as a landing spot.

Tristan da Silva was among 10 rookies selected to the Rising Stars Game after averaging 8.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists with the Magic.

BOTTOM LINE: Orlando will aim to stop its four-game road losing streak when the Magic take on Portland. The Trail Blazers have gone 10-13 in home games. Portland is ninth in the Western Conference with 48.0 points per game in the paint led by Deandre Ayton averaging 10.7.

The Magic travel to Miami for a Monday matchup that could determine the regular-season series between the in-state foes.

Magic forward Franz Wagner ties Tracy McGrady's franchise record with 25 points in the fourth quarter against the Pistons

The Magic went 7-13 without Franz Wagner, who played the expected 24 minutes on Thursday. Orlando also lost center Moritz Wagner, Franz’s older brother, to a season-ending knee injury, and Suggs, who missed his 10th game with a lower back strain.