The Orlando Magic around the world champions Franz and Moritz Wagner started the NBA season with a clear victory. The Brooklyn Nets lost at the start.
Against them Miami Heat the team gave Magic of Orlando in the Florida duel of the North American professional basketball series that 116:97. A strong third quarter with 21 more points than the hosts decided the encounter on Wednesday (October 23, 2024; local time) in favor of the Magicin which Paolo Banchero excelled with 33 points and eleven rebounds.
Franz Wagner had 23 points, Moritz Wagner recorded seven points and six points Rebounds. The third German in the group, Tristan da Silva, came into his own at the end NBA-Debut for the team with Playoffs-Ambitions, but he missed his one attempt and remained without points.
Brooklyn Nets bankrupt
The Magic face the next one Brooklyn Nets around Dennis Schröder, who themselves suffered initial defeat. Against them Atlanta Falconswhere Schröder had started his NBA career, the score was 116:120.
Schröder had 13 points, Cam Thomas had the best score with 36 points, but he could not prevent the defeat.
This creates enthusiasm
Daniel Theis arrived at the start of the season New Orleans Pelicans on the other hand, to succeed against the Chicago Bulls. At 123:111, Theis scored the first points for his team with a layup and finished with eight points in 18 minutes on the floor. He cheered with two blocks within a few seconds.