​Chris Nicoll-Imagn ImagesMagic’s Franz Wagner ties scoring career-high with masterclass vs. Jazz appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Franz Wagner was on fire on Wednesday, leading the Orlando Magic past the Utah Jazz, 123-108, at Delta Center. The Magic improved to 4-7, with all of their wins coming on the road. The Jazz, meanwhile, suffered their 10th straight loss and fell to 1-11.After a seesaw affair in the first 36 minutes, Orlando, led by Wagner, pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring Utah, 38-21.Wagner exploded for 38 points to tie his career-high. He shot 13-of-23 from the field, including 3-of-8 from long distance. He also had eight rebounds.Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)POV: You tie your CAREER-HIGH IN POINTS… and your teammates mob you 😆38 for Franz as the @OrlandoMagic win in Utah! pic.twitter.com/bIY9LBcq9c— NBA (@NBA) November 12, 2026The 25-year-old forward continues to be one of the more underrated bucket-getters in the NBA. His versatility, toughness, and athleticism make him difficult to guard. He is a legitimate inside-outside threat and is not afraid to go up against any defender.Wagner also scored 38 points against the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021 and the Detroit Pistons in 2024.He is searching for his first nod to the All-Star Game. Last season, he was derailed by an ankle injury, limiting him to 34 games. He averaged 20.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists.This season, he is putting up 23.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 1.4 steals. With Paolo Banchero still out with an ankle injury, Wagner, along with Desmond Bane and Wendell Carter Jr., will carry a heavy load for the Magic.Wagner, the No. 8 pick in 2021, spearheaded the Magic’s 18-3 run in the fourth quarter to shut the door on the Jazz.Desmond Bane had 25 points, including 7-of-11 shooting from long range, and three rebounds, while Anthony Black added 22 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists.The Magic will return to action on Friday as they host the Milwaukee Bucks.Related: Kevin O’Connor urges Warriors to flip Kristaps Porzingis for ‘underutilized’ Magic centerRelated: Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. doesn’t hold back on 1-10 record after loss to Magic