Wagner’s offensive contributions are critical, especially for a Magic team that ranked 22nd in offensive efficiency last season and has dropped to 25th this season. It was ironic that the Magic beat the Lakers with 3-point shooting given that the Magic are the least accurate 3-point shooting team in the league this season at 30.9 percent.

The Orlando Magic defeated the Los Angeles Lakers with a final score of 119-118. Franz Wagner secured the victory with a game-winning 3-pointer. The Magic are currently in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a 10-7 record.

Paolo Banchero is the clear-cut star on the Orlando Magic's roster. The former Rookie of the Year has shown consistent growth since entering the NBA and could emerge as a top-20 player sooner rather than later. However, the Magic are currently navigating life without their young star as he continues to recover from a torn oblique.