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Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner will be available in Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Wagner is reportedly expected to be on a minutes restriction, according to the Orlando Sentinel's Jason Beede. Wagner last played on Feb. 11 after suffering an ankle injury.
Injuries have kept Wagner out for most of the year. This year, the 24-year-old has started 26 of the 28 games he has played in. His previous career low for games played was 60. Before missing his last 15 games, Wagner was out for multiple stretches with an ankle injury this season.
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Wagner has performed well when he has been on the court this season. Wagner has averaged 21.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists on 47.9% from the field and 36.5% from three.
Magic point guard Anthony Black has also been out with injuries. Black was ruled out against the Hawks and has missed the last 14 games with a core injury. Black is in the midst of a breakout season, averaging 15.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists.
In Wagner's and Black's absence, the Magic have struggled, wining three of their last 10 games. The Magic were able to able to bounce back in Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns after giving up a 31-0 run in Sunday's 139-87 blowout loss to the Toronto Raptors.
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