Orlando comes into a matchup against Portland after losing four road games in a row. Thursday's meeting is the first of the season between the two squads.

Franz Wagner returned to the Magic lineup Thursday night against the Blazers, scoring a team-high 20 points in a 101-79 home loss.

(AP) — Franz Wagner was set to return to the Orlando Magic lineup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday ... Orlando also lost center Moritz Wagner, Franz's older brother, to a season ...

The Portland Trail Blazers used a stifling defensive effort to spoil Orlando Magic star Franz Wagner's return and scored their second three-game winning streak of the season with a 101-79 road ...

Entering Thursday's game — the only one with Portland this season at the Kia Center — Orlando has lost four straight and sits at 23-22 in the Eastern Conference, Aside from Wagner, the Magic ...

Anfernee Simons scored 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers extended their winning ... spoiling the return of Magic forward Franz Wagner. Toumani Canara added 16 points and six rebounds ...

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Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs is questionable for the game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to a quadriceps injury. His absence could be a setback for the Magic, who are already missing key players.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, loses control of the ball as he is defended by Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) AP AP

Portland Trail Blazers starting center Deandre Ayton, considered a key trade chip for Portland this season (or, at least, hoped to be one by Trail Blazers brass

The Magic went 7-13 without Franz Wagner, who played the expected 24 minutes on Thursday. Orlando also lost center Moritz Wagner, Franz’s older brother, to a season-ending knee injury, and Suggs, who missed his 10th game with a lower back strain.