Draymond Green is back – and suffered a loss in his comeback. The Magic defy the absence of the Wagner brothers. The NBA on Tuesday morning
Dramyond Green made his comeback in the NBA after missing 16 games due to suspension and lost with the Golden State Warriors against the Memphis Grizzlies. The star player had been suspended by the league after he hit an opponent with his fist in December and was ejected from the court. Green came off the bench in the 107-116 loss and recorded seven points and seven rebounds in 23 minutes. “I felt good, all in all,” said Green, who had to undergo therapy and hold talks with the NBA during his suspension.
The Toronto Raptors, led by world champion captain Dennis Schröder, slipped further back in the Eastern Conference after their fourth defeat in a row. The Canadians lost 96-105 against leaders Boston Celtics, with Schröder scoring 13 points and grabbing seven rebounds against his former team. The Raptors hit only 4 of their 32 three-point attempts
Magic celebrate at the Garden – Kleber back in the starting five
Without the world champion brothers Franz and Moritz Wagner, the Orlando Magic have halted their losing streak in the NBA and secured an important away win against the New York Knicks led by German pro Isaiah Hartenstein.
After three defeats in a row and only three wins from the previous ten games, the Magic won 98:94 at Madison Square Garden on Monday. Franz Wagner was still missing due to an injury to his right ankle, while his brother Moritz Wagner was only on the bench for the entire game despite his recent good performances.
Maxi Kleber played from the start for the first time since his comeback in the Dallas Mavericks’ 125:120 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. In 19 minutes, he recorded four points, five rebounds and had two blocks. In the absence of the ailing Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving was man of the match with 42 points. Tim Hardaway Jr. also impressed with 41 points. Zion Williamson was the best scorer for the Pelicans with 30 points.
