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NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 29
5 Burning Questions Ahead of Magic vs. Pistons Game 5
The Orlando Magic have a chance to clinch a spot in the second round and pull off an improbable upset against the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 5 at Little Caesars Arena.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 29
How the Magic, Without Franz Wagner, Can Win Game 5
Tyrese Haliburton. Jayson Tatum. Damian Lillard. Dejounte Murray. What do these players have in common? Unfortunately, they all tore their Achilles during the 2024-25 season.
Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29
Magic’s Paolo Banchero casts doubt on Franz Wagner’s injury availability vs. Pistons
There isn’t one person who expected the Orlando Magic to push the Detroit Pistons to the brink of elimination and lead the 1-seed in the Eastern Conference 3-1 heading into a pivotal Game 5 on Wednesday night.
The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz
How many of the players to make the most three-pointers in a single playoff game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 29
Predicting the Game 5 outcome between Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons
One game away. The Orlando Magic are one game away from sending the top-seeded Detroit Pistons packing. But in order to end it in Game 5, they will have to beat Detroit on their home floor, where they've been dominant this season.
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.
Jamal Cain News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 29
Jamal Cain has bigger goals than throwing down nasty dunks
There's dunking a basketball, and then there's throwing down a BOOMSHAKALAKA NBA Jam worthy slams. Jamal Cain threw down the boomshakalaka to end all boomshakalas But Jamal Cain isn't here to talk about the nastiest dunk of the playoffs, and arguably, the history of basketball.
Franz Wagner News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29
Is Franz Wagner playing Wednesday night? Magic vs. Pistons 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 5 injury report
The Orlando Magic will attempt to complete a stunning first-round upset of the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. They could be without star forward Franz Wagner during the Game 5 matchup.
Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Paolo Banchero’s parents didn’t hold back on hate for Kendrick Perkins
It appears that the feud between Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero and Kendrick Perkins has taken a personal turn, as Banchero’s parents have gotten involved.
Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 28
Orlando Fans Winning Over Desmond Bane
Magic Fans have coined a catch phrase that floods comments, replies, group chats, DMs, and tweets any time Desmond Bane pops off for one of his semi-regular
Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
14-year vet blasts Magic for cocaine-themed playoff handshake
The Orlando Magic are making noise in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, and it’s not just because of the surprising dominance they are showing in the first round against the top-seeded Detroit Pistons.
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 / Yardbarker / April 28
Three things Magic are doing right vs. Pistons
What's the best word to describe a team that survives the play-in tournament, wins the first game of a series against the Eastern Conference top seed and seizes a commanding 3-1 lead? The word you're looking for is Magic.
Franz Wagner News / Total Apex Sports / April 28
Wagner Status Looms Large as Magic Try to Finish Off Pistons in Game 5
The Orlando Magic are one win from pulling off the kind of first-round upset that hangs over a franchise for years. But as they head back to Detroit for Game 5, the biggest question in the series is no longer about pressure, execution, or whether the top-seeded Pistons can steady themselves.
Jamal Cain News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 28
Jamal Cain Has Become the Orlando Magic’s Secret Weapon in the NBA Playoffs
ORLANDO, Fla. — I jumped out of my seat in the Kia Center when Orlando Magic forward Jamal Cain flushed down a dunk that sent Detroit Pistons All-Star center Jalen Duren to his seat in the fourth quarter of Game 4 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28
Magic may be without key player for crucial Game 5
The Orlando Magic may have to win shorthanded in Wednesday’s Game 5 if they want to close out the Detroit Pistons. Franz Wagner, who left Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal in the third quarter with a calf issue, has been diagnosed with a right calf strain, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Franz Wagner News / Hoops Rumors / April 28
Franz Wagner Has Calf Strain, Game 5 Status Uncertain
Magic forward Franz Wagner, who underwent an MRI on Tuesday after exiting Monday’s game due to calf tightness, has been diagnosed with a right calf strain, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 28
How Orlando learns from last 8-seed Magic to hold 3-1 lead over Detroit
The 8-seed Orlando Magic hold a 3-1 lead over the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the playoffs. Why does that sound so familiar? Because 23 years ago, to the day, the basketball gods created the exact same scenario.
NBA News / FortyEightMinutes / April 28
Magic Pull Out 94-88 Win Over Pistons in Game 4, Take 3-1 Series Lead
The Orlando Magic picked up a hard-earned 94-88 home victory over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series. The eighth-seeded Magic now lead the top-seeded Pistons 3-1.
Orlando Magic News / HITC / April 28
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.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 27
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.
Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27
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 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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 27
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 News / Stadium Rant / April 27
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.
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