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Franz Wagner Shares Injury News After Leaving Game 4

Franz Wagner Shares Injury News After Leaving Game 4

The Orlando Magic picked up a scrappy 94-88 win in Game 4 of their 2026 NBA Playoffs matchup against the Detroit Pistons. The Magic are one win away from becoming the seventh No.

Orlando Magic News / HITC / April 28
NBA fans react to Orlando Magic duo’s stunning pre-game handshake going viral

NBA fans react to Orlando Magic duo’s stunning pre-game handshake going viral

Orlando Magic took a decisive step in their playoff series on Tuesday night, extending their lead over the Detroit Pistons to 3-1 with a 94-88 victory.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 28
Paolo Banchero's New Jordan Shoe Launch has Meaningful Inspiration

Paolo Banchero's New Jordan Shoe Launch has Meaningful Inspiration

Paolo Banchero is launching a new Jordan Heir 2 PE shoe in the coming week -- and it's good timing, with the Orlando Magic off to a surprising 3-1 lead in a first round series against the Detroit Pistons.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 28
Desmond Bane Reacts to Ja Morant's Decision During NBA Playoffs

Desmond Bane Reacts to Ja Morant's Decision During NBA Playoffs

Desmond Bane and the Orlando Magic are on the verge of a massive upset in the NBA playoffs. The No. 8 Magic defeated the No. 1 Detroit Pistons on Monday in Game 4, 94-88.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to record the most triple-doubles in one season since the NBA/ABA merger for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Franz Wagner News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Magic’s Franz Wagner breaks silence on Game 4 calf tightness

Magic’s Franz Wagner breaks silence on Game 4 calf tightness

Franz Wagner had to exit early during the Orlando Magic’s emphatic 94-88 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Monday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round series with what the medical staff called “calf tightness”.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time. 

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Magic’s Jamahl Mosley channels Kobe Bryant after Game 4 win over Pistons

Magic’s Jamahl Mosley channels Kobe Bryant after Game 4 win over Pistons

What a difference a few weeks can make for the Orlando Magic. The sky seemed to be falling on Orlando just two weeks ago when they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in the 7/8 play-in tournament matchup.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Magic’s Desmond Bane gives props to Jamal Cain for ‘top-4’ Game 4 dunk vs. Pistons

Magic’s Desmond Bane gives props to Jamal Cain for ‘top-4’ Game 4 dunk vs. Pistons

Desmond Bane, Paolo Banchero, and Franz Wagner may get all the praise after the Orlando Magic’s win, 94-88, against the Detroit Pistons in Game 4 at Kia Center on Monday, but it was Jamal Cain who delivered the best highlight of the contest.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 28
Magic take 3-1 lead over Pistons with impressive defensive outing

Magic take 3-1 lead over Pistons with impressive defensive outing

The Orlando Magic secured a gritty 94-88 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday, taking a 3-1 series lead. Monday’s first two quarters were roller coasters.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 27
5 Things We Learned After Magic Stun Pistons To Take 3-1 Series Lead In Game 4

5 Things We Learned After Magic Stun Pistons To Take 3-1 Series Lead In Game 4

This wasn’t a free-flowing game by any means. But the Orlando Magic just proved something far more important than pretty basketball: they can win when everything looks broken, as they came away with a 94-88 victory in Game 4 against the #1 seed Detroit Pistons.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 27
Magic push Pistons to brink, eye rare No. 8 over No. 1 upset

Magic push Pistons to brink, eye rare No. 8 over No. 1 upset

This is starting to feel like more than a nice story. The Magic are one win away from something that almost never happens — and they didn’t even need to shoot well to get there.

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The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
 The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
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NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 27
How Paolo Banchero, Magic throttled Cade Cunningham's Pistons to take 3-1 lead

How Paolo Banchero, Magic throttled Cade Cunningham's Pistons to take 3-1 lead

The Orlando Magic took care of their home floor, winning a 94-86 rock fight to extend their series lead to 3-1 against the Detroit Pistons. What were a few of our takeaways?!

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 27
Magic silence Pistons late to take 3-1 series edge

Magic silence Pistons late to take 3-1 series edge

Desmond Bane scored 22 points and made one of his five 3-pointers with 1:16 left as the Orlando Magic beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 94-88 on Monday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27
Orlando Magic players appear to do a drug-themed handshake before game

Orlando Magic players appear to do a drug-themed handshake before game

The Orlando Magic are definitely acting different right now. Orlando went viral before Monday’s Game 4 against the Detroit Pistons at Kia Center in Orlando, Fla.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 27
Desmond Bane stars in front of his former teammates in Game 4 win

Desmond Bane stars in front of his former teammates in Game 4 win

Desmond Bane is no longer a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. But playing in front of former teammates Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson, Jr., Bane was the star in a "grit-n-grind" style game, complete with bleeding arms.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 27
Desmond Bane proving to be missing piece for the Magic

Desmond Bane proving to be missing piece for the Magic

As the Orlando Magic are on the verge of knocking off the Eastern Conference's top seed in the first round, they're benefiting from exactly what they were missing in the playoffs one year ago.  Desmond Bane, 27, who the Magic acquired in a summer trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, has proven to be the difference-maker against the Detroit Pistons.

Magic silence Pistons late to take 3-1 series edge
Desmond Bane stars in front of his former teammates in Game 4 win
Jalen Duren's nightmare first-round series continues in Game 4 vs. Magic
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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 27
Jalen Duren's nightmare first-round series continues in Game 4

Jalen Duren's nightmare first-round series continues in Game 4 vs. Magic

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren's first-round series against the Orlando Magic has gone from bad to worse.

Orlando Magic players appear to do a drug-themed handshake before game
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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 27

Like T-Mac? Wagner Bros Debut Custom Magic Damian Lillard Adidas for NBA Playoffs

For the Magic's opening play-in game against Philadelphia, Orlando star forward Franz Wagner broke out some special edition shoes for the special occasion.

Magic Johnson News / AirJordanChronicles / April 27
Magic Johnson calls for Detroit Pistons’ defensive improvement vs. Orlando Magic

Magic Johnson calls for Detroit Pistons’ defensive improvement vs. Orlando Magic

The Detroit Pistons are trailing in the playoff series and struggling to defeat Orlando. However, the clash becomes more interesting as the NBA legend, Magic Johnson, strongly believes that the answer to the Pistons’ problems lies within the side’s defense.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 27
Could The Banchero Bounce be more than Memorable Playoff Moment?

Could The Banchero Bounce be more than Memorable Playoff Moment?

Sometimes you just need to see the ball go through the net to find your rhythm as a shooter. Minutes before Paolo Banchero converted the clutch pull-up three bounce heard 'round the world from the top of the key, he splashed a clutch buzzer-beating bailout pull-up three in the same spot.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 27
How Magic's home court advantage in Game 3 could carry over into Game 4

How Magic's home court advantage in Game 3 could carry over into Game 4

What makes the Orlando Magic dangerous is how many different players can shine in their role. The Magic's depth of talented players with team-first attitudes creates an environment where everyone feels free to play their game or move the ball knowing they may get an even better look when the ball finds its way back to them.

Orlando Magic News / Stadium Rant / April 27
This Is The Orlando Magic That We Had Expected

This Is The Orlando Magic That We Had Expected

It’s still early, but this looks like the Orlando Magic that most people expected to see this whole season. They lost in the first round last year against the defending champion Boston Celtics in five games.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 26
NBA Announces One Mistake in Pistons' Loss to Magic

NBA Announces One Mistake in Pistons' Loss to Magic

The Orlando Magic took down the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons in Game 3 of their NBA playoff series on Saturday to take a 2-1 lead. Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 25 points to lead the Magic to a 113-108 victory.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 25
Magic withstand Pistons’ rally to gain series lead

Magic withstand Pistons’ rally to gain series lead

Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane scored 25 points apiece as the Orlando Magic withstood a fourth-quarter rally to beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 113-105 on Saturday in Game 3 of their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25
Isaiah Stewart gets a flagrant foul for whacking Jalen Suggs in the face

Isaiah Stewart gets a flagrant foul for whacking Jalen Suggs in the face

Jalen Suggs got Beef Stew’d during Saturday’s Game 3. Suggs and the Orlando Magic faced off against Isaiah Stewart and the Detroit Pistons for the third game of their first-round playoff series.

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