Regardless of that slow stretch, Wagner continues to have a career-best season in 2024-25, and he should continue to operate as the Magic's second-best offensive option behind Paolo Banchero. He's scored more than 20 points in six of his nine outings since the All-Star break.

The Magic snapped a 5-game losing streak Saturday night against the Bucks when they were led by 29 points from Paolo Banchero.

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a tough 111-109 loss to the Orlando Magic on Saturday, in a game that was decided in the final seconds. Despite a strong performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who scored 37 points,

The Orlando Magic defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 111-109 on Saturday night, snapping a five-game losing skid in the first game of a crucial road trip.

MILWAUKEE - Paolo Banchero scored 29 points, Cole Anthony added 22 and the Orlando Magic beat Milwaukee 111-109 on Saturday to end a five-game skid and snap the Bucks’ four-game winning streak. Orlando took the lead for good just over three minutes into the game and led 95-80 with less than nine minutes left before the Bucks rallied.

The Orlando Magic snapped a five-game losing skid Saturday night with a crucial win over the Milwaukee Bucks, a result the Magic look to go forward with and build momentum from one game at a time. "I think us keeping that mentality... it's going to pay off," Paolo Banchero said.

Damian Lillard missed a potential winning shot in the first game of a back-to-back with the Cavaliers up next. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points.

Paolo Banchero believes the Magic can regain their confidence on the road. But a 5-game trip that starts at Milwaukee won’t be easy.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 29 points, Cole Anthony added 22 and the Orlando Magic beat Milwaukee 111-109 on Saturday to end a five-game skid and snap the Bucks’ four-game winning streak. Orlando took the lead for good just over three minutes into the game and led 95-80 with less than nine minutes left before the Bucks rallied.

Both Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are imperative to the future of the Magic. Right now, the pecking order between them is clear.

The Magic dropped their fifth straight game on Thursday following a 125-123 loss to the Chicago Bulls to finish 1-6 on their seven-game homestand. They led by six points entering the final frame, but were outscored 29-22 in the fourth quarter after shooting just 28.6% from the field (4-of-14).