Franz Wagner scores 32 as Magic edge Celtics 95-93 in Game 3
Franz Wagner's 32 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists led Orlando to a 95-93 win over Boston, cutting the series deficit to 2-1.
Key points
- Wagner finished 11‑27 from the floor, including a late three‑pointer that sealed the game.
- Jaylen Brown scored 36 in Game 1 but was limited in Game 3 by an undisclosed injury.
- Paolo Banchero added 29 points for Orlando while Jayson Tatum returned from a wrist injury to score 36 for Boston.
- Gary Harris recorded two steals in 13 minutes; Jonathan Isaac logged six minutes of defensive play.
- Boston’s three‑point shooting fell to 9‑27 as Orlando forced 21 turnovers during a 17‑minute defensive stretch.
Franz Wagner erupted for 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists to power the Orlando Magic to a 95-93 Game 3 victory over the Boston Celtics, cutting their series deficit to 2-1. The third-year forward shot 11-27 from the field while orchestrating critical plays down the stretch, including a decisive three-pointer late in the fourth quarter
Key Performances
Jaylen Brown countered with a series-high 36 points on 63% shooting in Game 1, though his Game 3 contributions were limited by an undisclosed injury suffered during the narrow loss Paolo Banchero added 29 points for Orlando in Friday’s matchup, while Jayson Tatum returned from a wrist injury to score 36 for Boston
Defensive Standouts
Gary Harris made his presence felt with two steals in just 13 minutes, while Jonathan Isaac logged limited action (6 minutes) but helped anchor Orlando’s physical defense that forced 21 Celtics turnovers Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla faces pressure to adjust after Boston’s three-point shooting collapsed (9-27) during Orlando’s pivotal 17-minute defensive lockdown
The Magic host Game 4 on Sunday as they look to level the series against the reigning champions. Boston’s road struggles in Orlando continue, having lost all three visits this season
Your questions, answered
What was Franz Wagner’s stat line in the Magic’s Game 3 win over the Celtics?
Wagner scored 32 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and dished 8 assists in the 95‑93 victory.
How many points did Jaylen Brown score in Game 1 of the series?
Brown scored a series‑high 36 points on 63% shooting in Game 1.
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