NBA playoffs: Franz Wagner misses decisive basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers

Von Sophie Müller

The Wagner brothers, Franz and Moritz, had to accept a narrow defeat with the Orlando Magic in the NBA playoffs. In a highly competitive game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Franz Wagner missed the possible equalizer with a blocked basket six seconds before the end. Despite a last desperate three-point throw from Paolo Banchero, the hosts managed to assert themselves with a 104:10 win.

The tension in the final phase of the game was tangible when Franz Wagner could not turn the decisive throw. The Orlando Magic fought until the last second, but the Cleveland Cavaliers kept the upper hand and were able to keep the narrow lead through successful free throws. The defeat was particularly painful because the Wagner brothers were on the court with great commitment and fighting spirit.

Despite the bitter output, Franz and Moritz Wagner can be proud of their performance in the NBA playoffs. Her team showed fighting spirit and team spirit what can be decisive in a closely competitive game like this. Experience in the playoffs will help young players to further improve their game and to come back even more in the future. The defeat against the Cavaliers was a hard setback, but the Wagner brothers are strengthened from this experience.