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On YouTubeFranz Wagner News / Total Apex Sports / May 1
The Orlando Magic Face a Brutal Reality: Franz Wagner Ruled Out for Game 6
The cruel reality of the NBA playoffs is that an entire season of grinding, sacrificing, and building chemistry can unravel with a single awkward step on the hardwood.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 1
5 Hot Questions Ahead of Pistons vs. Magic Game 6
The Orlando Magic have a chance to clinch their first ticket into the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2010 when the Detroit Pistons come to town for Game 6.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Final Injury Report for Pistons-Magic Game 6: Will Franz Wagner, Tobias Harris Play?
The Orlando Magic are at home on Friday night as they host the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series. Orlando enters Friday’s game with a 3-2 series lead after losing on the road in Detroit in Game 5 on Wednesday night.
The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
How many of the players who scored the most points in a playoff game for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / May 1
Mark Price. Magic Johnson. Larry Bird. That’s the list
There’s a reason Cavaliers legend Mark Price still comes up whenever the conversation turns to elite shooting. A stat making the rounds points out that as of 1989, just three players in NBA history had recorded a season shooting at least 50 percent from the field and 90 percent from the free-throw line.
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.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 1
Predicting the Game 6 outcome between Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons
The Orlando Magic could not slam the door shut in Game 5, but will have an opportunity to send the Detroit Pistons home in Game 6, this time in front of the Magic faithful.
Franz Wagner News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1
Is Franz Wagner playing Friday night? Magic vs. Pistons 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 6 injury report
The Orlando Magic will attempt to close out their first-round series against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. They’ll remain without star forward Franz Wagner during the Game 6 matchup.
Jamahl Mosley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
Magic rumors: Is Jamahl Mosley’s job safe Magic finish off Pistons upset?
The Orlando Magic are on the verge of upsetting the No. 1 seeded Detroit Pistons in their opening round series of the NBA playoffs, leading to some speculation as to what that means for head coach Jamahl Mosley’s potential job security if they do pull off the upset.
Franz Wagner News / Hoops Rumors / April 30
Magic’s Franz Wagner (Calf) To Remain Out For Game 6
Magic forward Franz Wagner will remain out for Friday’s Game 6, tweets Hunter Patterson of The Athletic. The 24-year-old German strained his right calf during Monday’s Game 4, which gave the No.
Franz Wagner News / Field Level Media / April 30
Magic rule out Franz Wagner (calf) for pivotal Game 6 vs. Pistons
Magic standout forward Franz Wagner will miss his second straight game when Orlando attempts to close out its first-round series against the visiting Detroit Pistons on Friday night.
Paolo Banchero News / Field Level Media / April 30
Down 3-2, Pistons shift pressure to Paolo Banchero, Magic in Game 6
Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero are proving they know how to put on a show, and they're going to be called upon in another possible elimination game in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.
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.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 30
Why Michael Wilbon's Take is Wrong About Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic
As the primary defender who was not only guarding Cade Cunningham, but outproducing and out-impacting him on both ends of the floor, Franz Wagner has been Orlando's most important player this series.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 30
Some of the numbers that sunk the Magic in Game 5
The Orlando Magic could not slam the door shut in Detroit against the Pistons, losing 116-109 in Game 5. What were a few numbers to take away from that series?!
Franz Wagner News / NBA Analysis Network / April 30
Franz Wagner’s calf injury exposed how thin Orlando’s offense becomes against Detroit
Orlando still leads the series, but Game 5 showed how narrow its margin becomes when Franz Wagner is removed by a strained right calf. Detroit did not just stay alive.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 30
Six Stunning Paolo vs. Cade Stats to Take into Game 6
The Playoffs bring out the best in everyone, creating the stage for stars to have big moments. And, boy, did the Magic and Pistons stars have themselves some big moments in Game 5.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 30
Winners and losers from the Pistons' pivotal Game 5 win over Magic
Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons held onto a 116-109 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 5, keeping their season alive. Who were a few winners and losers?!
Desmond Bane News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
Magic’s Desmond Bane drops eye-opening ‘beat ourselves’ admission after loss to Pistons
Accountability, not excuses, defined the Orlando Magic’s mindset following their 116–109 Game 5 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. With a chance to close out the series, the Magic instead saw its lead trimmed to 3–2, shifting pressure back onto a young roster still learning how to finish in the postseason.
Dwight Howard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
Magic legend Dwight Howard posts directive to Orlando after Game 5 loss
The Orlando Magic remain in control of their playoff path despite a Game 5 setback, as a message from franchise legend Dwight Howard quickly gained attention following the loss on Wednesday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 29
Pistons avoid elimination vs. Magic behind Cade Cunningham's historic performance
As the Orlando Magic stormed back in the final six minutes, the Detroit Pistons couldn't get baskets from anyone but Cade Cunningham. So their All-Star guard did it himself.
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.
Angel Reese appears to take a shot at her ex-boyfriend Jalen Duren
Angel Reese is back at it again. The Atlanta Dream star has another reason to celebrate after the Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons on Monday, 94-88, at Kia Center in Orlando, Fla., to take a 3-1 series lead in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
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?
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.
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.
Desmond Bane 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.
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