Franz Wagner vs. Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers: Stats, Projections and Game Preview
Franz Wagner
Franz Wagner is a German professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is the younger brother of Moritz Wagner, who plays for the Washington Wizards.
Wagner was born in Berlin, Germany, and began playing basketball at the age of six. He played for the youth teams of Alba Berlin before making his professional debut for the team in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) in 2019.
In 2021, Wagner was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the eighth overall pick in the NBA draft. He quickly became a starter for the Magic and has averaged 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game in his NBA career.
Tyrese Haliburton
Tyrese Haliburton is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Iowa State Cyclones.
Haliburton was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and began playing basketball at the age of six. He played for the youth teams of the Milwaukee Bucks before attending Stevens Point Area Senior High School in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
In 2018, Haliburton committed to play college basketball for the Iowa State Cyclones. He was a four-year starter for the Cyclones and averaged 15.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game in his college career.
Stats
In the 2022-23 season, Wagner has averaged 18.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. Haliburton has averaged 20.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game.
- Wagner is shooting 44.4% from the field, 35.4% from three-point range, and 86.4% from the free throw line.
- Haliburton is shooting 47.9% from the field, 40.6% from three-point range, and 84.3% from the free throw line.
Projections
Wagner is projected to have a breakout season in 2022-23. He is expected to average over 20 points per game and be a key contributor for the Magic.
Haliburton is also projected to have a strong season. He is expected to continue to be one of the best young point guards in the NBA.
Game Preview
The Magic and Pacers will face off on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 PM EST.
The Magic are 2-5 on the season, while the Pacers are 3-4. The Pacers are favored to win the game, but the Magic have a chance to pull off an upset if they can contain Haliburton.
