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Magic Beat Pelicans 128-118 in Moritz Wagner’s Return From Knee Injury
Returning from ACL surgery, Moe Wagner boosts Orlando Magic's bench scoring and depth amid lineup challenges, having averaged 12.9 points and 5.9 rebounds before injury last season.
- On Sunday, January 11, 2026, Moritz 'Moe' Wagner is expected to make his season debut for the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center against the New Orleans Pelicans.
- Facing multiple absences, the Magic have shuffled lineups recently as Orlando juggled Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs' absences while Moe Wagner finished recovery; earlier this week, coach Jamahl Mosley faced criticism for benching starters.
- Wagner's pre-injury trajectory showed Sixth Man-level impact as a high-motor scoring big who can finish inside and create second-chance points for Orlando's second unit.
- Even if his minutes are limited at first, Moritz 'Moe' Wagner's presence can stabilize the bench and rotation, giving Jamahl Mosley a tool to avoid overextending lineups and reward pace.
- What to watch Sunday: Moritz 'Moe' Wagner's minutes and Orlando Magic's bench offense organization, with local viewers tuning in via FanDuel Sports Network Florida or Pelicans+.
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Magic beat Pelicans 128-118 in Moritz Wagner's return from knee injury
Paulo Banchero had 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Desmond Bane added 27 points and Orlando beat the New Orleans Pelicans 128-118 on Sunday in Magic center Moritz Wagner’s return from a serious knee injury.
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A cruciate ligament rupture forces Moritz Wagner to pause for more than a year. Now the basketball world champion stands before returning. Is he playing in his hometown?
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