On December 23, Beijing time, the Orlando Magic officially announced that forward Moritz Wagner (Big Wagner) suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and will undergo surgery and miss the rest of the season.

Big Wagner was injured with 2:33 left in the first quarter against the Heat on Sunday. On Monday, he underwent an MRI, which revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. He will undergo surgery.

The Magic finally defeated the Heat 121-114 and completed a 25-point comeback. After the game, Magic player Bitadze said: "It's for Big Wagner, we're all praying for him. He's had a crazy season. Looking at his stats, looking at what he's done, and what he's achieved, he's definitely a sixth man of the year contender. We are all praying for Him. This victory was given to him. ”

Coach Mosley also asked reporters not to ask questions about Wagner's injury at one point after the game. "I want to keep my emotions in check because we care so much about these young people and what they're going through."

The loss of Big Wagner was another big blow to the Magic, who had already lost stars Paul Banchero and Franz Wagner, both of whom were sidelined with right oblique injuries. Banchero has been sidelined since late October but is close to returning. Franz Wagner was injured earlier this month and is expected to be re-evaluated in early January.

Big Wagner is averaging 12.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 18.8 minutes per game this season and is a Sixth Man of the Year candidate. He ranked second overall in points off the bench in the NBA, averaging career highs in points, rebounds, steals and three-point shooting percentage (36 percent) per game.

Chinese player Cui Yongxi was also reimbursed for the season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, the same injury as Big Wagner. Xiao Cui has completed the surgery and entered the recovery stage, and is expected to return in 6-9 months.