Franz Wagner's 21-point fourth quarter propels Magic past Knicks, 111-102

Franz Wagner scored 21 points in the fourth quarter as the Orlando Magic overcame a 10-point deficit to defeat the New York Knicks 111-102 at Madison Square Garden on October 26, 2026. After struggling for most of the game and scoring just two points through three quarters, Wagner led a dominant final period where Orlando outscored New York 40-27. The Knicks, the defending champions, fell to 0-3 for the season, marking the first time a defending champion has lost their first three games since the 2011-12 Dallas Mavericks. Wagner finished with 23 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists, while Jalen Brunson led New York with 28 points.

• 11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Franz Wagner scored 21 points in one quarter and handed NBA champions a historic problem