By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
The NBA Playoffs are approaching quicker than expected, and the full picture is almost completed both in the Eastern and in the Western Conference.
Going up against each other to find out who would have come out on top and meet the Boston Celtics as the 7th seed in the First Round of the Playoffs, the Orlando Magic took care of business at home, winning 120-95 over the Atlanta Hawks.
Franz Wagner was significantly helpful for his team, delivering a double-double of 13 points and 13 rebounds with 3 assists and 2 steals too.
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On the winning side, Cole Anthony was the leading scorer with 26 points, followed by Paolo Banchero (17 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists) and Wendell Carter Jr. (19 points and 7 rebounds).
It was the right occasion to see two Europeans clash with such an important goal at stake, as Franz Wagner battled it out during the full encounter with the 1st pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Zaccharie Risacher. The French talent finished with 7 points and 3 rebounds.
While the Magic are now awaiting to meet the reigning champions to start their series, the Atlanta Hawks will go up against either Chicago or Miami in the second game of the Play-Ins.
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