In a recent game, the Washington Wizards lost to the Orlando Magic 110-90, marking their sixth consecutive defeat. Wilal Coulibaly, the Wizards' young talent drafted at No. 7, faced off against Franz Wagner, who was taken at No. 8 by the Magic in 2021. Although Coulibaly scored 11 points and showcased some skills, Wagner's performance overshadowed him, as he scored 23 points, significantly contributing to the game. This matchup underlines Coulibaly's ongoing challenges in this season, despite early positive indicators after initial games.
Wagner tied for the game high with 23 points on 11-for-22 shooting, adding seven rebounds and five assists. Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 16 points.
The performance continued an underwhelming offensive year for Coulibaly, the Wizards' first draft pick under President Michael Winger and General Manager Will Dawkins.
Coulibaly drove right but Wagner moved with him, forcing a tough right-handed floater that didn't hit the rim.
I love that matchup. I just keep getting better playing against [Wagner].
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