Wagner’s late three sees the Magic end the Lakers run

Franz Wagner celebrates a score

Franz Wagner (right) began his career at Alba Berlin in Germany’s Basketball Bundesliga before being selected by Orlando in the 2021 draft (Getty Images)

Franz Wagner hit a three-pointer with three seconds left to seal a dramatic 119-118 win for the Orlando Magic and end the Los Angeles Lakers’ unbeaten home streak.

The 23-year-old German top-scored with 37 points, 11 assists and six rebounds as the Magic took advantage of some wayward Lakers shooting in the fourth quarter.

The home team was on the verge of an eighth straight home win when they opened up a 118-114 lead with 27 seconds left.

Wagner narrowed the gap to 118-116 before Lakers forward Anthony Davis missed two free throws with a chance to put the game out of reach.

The Magic took full advantage, with Wagner’s 26-foot shot sealing a seventh win in eight games.

That means Orlando improves to 10-7 and ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference. The Lakers are also in fourth place in the West after falling to 10-5.

Elsewhere, Brandon Miller scored a career-high 38 points as Charlotte Hornets regained after losing a 20-point lead to beat Detroit Pistons 123-121 in overtime.

Detroit trailed 89-69 in the third quarter, but battled back to tie it at 107-107 with a minute, 33 seconds left.

But Tre Mann’s layup with 3:03 left in overtime gave the Hornets a lead they never relinquished and sealed just their second win in six games.

RJ Barrett scored 31 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, which Toronto Raptors beat Minnesota Timberwolves 110-105.

Harrison Barnes had 25 points and 10 rebounds San Antonio Spurs beat Utah Jazz 126-118.