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Franz Wagner returns to the Magic lineup tonight against the Portland Trailblazers

Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner plays during an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (Matt Slocum/AP)

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner returns to the Orlando Magic lineup tonight against the Portland Trailblazers.

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Wagner has been out of the lineup after suffering a torn oblique injury on Dec. 6 against the Philadelphia 76ers.

In the 20 games that Wagner missed the Magic had a 7-13 record.

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Wagner for the season has averaged 24.4 points, 5.7 assists and 5.6 rebounds during the first 25 games before the injury.

The Magic (23-22) look to end a four-game losing streak as they host Portland, with tipoff at 7 p.m.

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Carl-Max Millionard, WFTV.com

Carl-Max Millionard is a Content Creator for WFTV.com.

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