The Orlando Magic will look to move above .500 for the first time since winning their season opener when they host the Brooklyn Nets on Friday in an NBA Cup game.

The Magic defeated the Sunshine State-rival Miami Heat to open the season before losing each of their next four games. Orlando has rebounded from that skid by winning five of its last seven games to even its record at 6-6.

Sporting a clear mask to provide protection for his broken nose, Franz Wagner collected 28 points and nine rebounds in the Magic's 124-107 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday.

The injury did not prevent Wagner from attacking the rim, leading to a 6-for-8 effort from the free-throw line.

"We know that about Franz," Desmond Bane said, per the Orlando Sentinel. "He's himself rain or shine. It doesn't

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