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Best Reactions Around the NBA to Franz Wagner's Game-Winner vs. Lakers

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner hit a game-winning stepback three to help Orlando defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-118. Here were some of the best reactions from the night.

Mason Williams

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) celebrates with guard Jalen Suggs (4) after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers with a 3-point basket with 2.5 seconds left in the game at Crypto.com Arena.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) celebrates with guard Jalen Suggs (4) after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers with a 3-point basket with 2.5 seconds left in the game at Crypto.com Arena. / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Franz Wagner called game.

The Orlando Magic forward dropped 37 points Thursday – none bigger than the three that came from his game-winning stepback triple that secured a signature 119-118 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

If you missed it, here's how it happened.

Reactions poured in around the NBA after the Magic forward's shot. But before getting to those, take a glimpse at some of the historical context behind Wagner's night in Hollywood:

Now, onto some of the best reactions surrounding Wagner's shot, one he called "probably" the biggest he's ever hit in his career to this point.

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