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Paolo Banchero Fights, But Cade Cunningham Extends Pistons Series vs. Magic Paolo and Cade both dropped 45 in an all-time duel, but Franz Wagner's injury proved to be the turning point. Can the Magic close it out in...

APRIL 30 • SI.COM

Ruled out for Wednesday Wagner (calf) is out for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Pistons, according to Orlando Magic Daily.

Impact Wagner was diagnosed with a right calf strain Tuesday and was unable to shed his questionable tag for this contest. Additionally, he was unable to participate in the morning shootaround. Anthony Black, Jamal Cain and Tristan da Silva are candidates to see more minutes with this news.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Franz Wagner headlines Magic injury report for Game 5 vs. Pistons | Sporting News The Orlando Magic may be without Franz Wagner in Game 5 of their first-round series against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.

APRIL 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Unlikely to play Paolo Banchero said Wagner (calf) is unlikely to play in Wednesday's Game 5 against the Pistons, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Wagner remains questionable on the official injury report, but he did not participate in the morning shootaround and is trending in the wrong direction. If Wagner is held out by Orlando, the team will likely lean more on Anthony Black, Jamal Cain and Tristan da Silva.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Wagner (calf) is questionable for Game 5 on Wednesday versus the Pistons, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Impact Wagner has been diagnosed with a right calf strain in the aftermath of Monday's Game 4 win over Detroit, and his availability for Wednesday will hinge upon his response to treatment. It sounds like the star forward will be a game-time decision for Game 5. If Wagner is unable to play, Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva would be in line for increased minutes.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 28 • YOUTUBE

Desmond Bane scores 22, No. 8 seed Magic beat No. 1 seed Pistons 94-88 for a 3-1 series lead

Desmond Bane scored 22 points, Franz Wagner had 19 in three quarters and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead, putting the East’s No. 1 seed o...

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Fails to return Wagner (calf) didn't return to Monday's Game 4 against Detroit. He ended the night with 19 points (7-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and four steals in 24 min...

Impact The Magic reported during the second half that Wagner was questionable to return due to right calf soreness, and while he was spotted on the side trying to stay loose, he wasn't able to return. Jamal Cain provided a significant boost in Wagner's absence, adding eight points and nine rebounds in 24 minutes. Wagner can be considered day-to-day leading up to Game 5 on Wednesday.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with sore calf Wagner is questionable to return to Monday's Game 4 against the Pistons due to right calf soreness.

Impact It's not clear at this time as to when Wagner suffered the calf injury. Jamal Cain and Tristan da Silva would presumably be asked to shoulder additional minutes if Wagner is unable to return.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Banchero and Bane each score 25, Magic waste big lead but rally to top Pistons 113-105 for 2-1 lead

Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 25 points, and the Orlando Magic blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead before rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 113-105 for a 2-1 lead...

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Logs 32 minutes in win' Wagner posted 19 points (7-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Sunday's 112-101 win over the Pistons in Game 1 of the first rou...

Impact Wagner played at least 30 minutes for the first time since returning from an ankle injury, helping the Magic to an unlikely win. Although his production remains somewhat limited, he is certainly looking more and more comfortable with each passing game. The two teams will lineup again Wednesday, with Orlando looking to take a 2-0 series lead.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero scores 23 and Magic beat Pistons 112-101 to extend NBA's longest home postseason skid

Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-r...

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Magic rout Hornets 121-90 in play-in game, advance to face Pistons in 1st round of playoffs

Paolo Banchero scored 25 points and the Orlando Magic built a 35-point lead in the first half on the way to a 121-90 rout of Charlotte Hornets in a play-in tournament game on Frida...

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Limited in loss Wagner chipped in 12 points (5-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 109-97 Play-In Game loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Wagner remained on a minutes restriction, although he did close in on 30 minutes for the first time since returning from injury. With that said, he appeared to suffer a knee injury late in the game, sending him to the bench for a brief period. While he was able to close out the game, he looked far from healthy. His availability for Friday's must-win game against the Hornets could be key, should the Magic hope to advance to the playoffs.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain limited Wednesday Head coach Jamahl Mosley said Wagner will remain on an unspecified minutes restriction in Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the 76ers, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com re...

Impact While it's unclear exactly how many minutes the 24-year-old forward will be capped at, Mosley relayed that he's expected to see a slight bump in playing time. Wagner logged 26 minutes during Sunday's loss to Boston in Orlando's regular-season finale, posting 20 points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

76ers take on the Magic for play-in game

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Orlando Magic square off for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Hampered in loss Sunday Wagner notched 20 points (7-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 113-108 loss to Boston.

Impact Despite scoring at least 20 points for the second straight game, Wagner appeared to be limited down the stretch. He was seen with his head in his hands on the bench, seemingly bothered by an injury. He also received treatment on his knee, but was forced to close the game, given the situation. With Sunday's loss, Orlando will now travel to Philadelphia for the first play-in game, where the winner will advance to face the Celtics.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Wagner scores 25 as Magic beat Bulls 127-103 and move into sixth-place tie in the East with Toronto

Franz Wagner scored 25 points, Jamal Cain added 20 and the Orlando Magic remained in the running to avoid the play-in tournament by beating the Chicago Bulls 127-103

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Scores 17 points in win Wagner contributed 17 points (7-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists and one block over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 132-120 win over Minnesota.

Impact Wagner exited Wednesday's game during the third quarter due to an apparent knee injury, but he checked back in after a brief stint in the locker room. This was Wagner's first time playing more than 20 minutes since Feb 11. Even though his role on offense is a prominent one, the Magic's focus right now is to have him as sharp as possible for the upcoming playoff run, so his minutes might be limited in the final two games of the regular season against the Bulls and Celtics on Friday and Sunday, respectively.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Magic beat Timberwolves 132-120 as Paolo Banchero scores 20 and Orlando wins 4th straight

Paolo Banchero had 20 points and eight rebounds, Desmond Bane added 18 points and six assists and the Orlando Magic beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 132-120

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Returns to Wednesday's game Wagner (knee) returned in the third quarter of Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Wagner briefly went to the locker room early in the third quarter after appearing to injure his left knee. However, he was cleared to return later in the same frame and checked back in at the 2:44 mark.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves for locker room Wagner exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves due to an apparent left knee injury, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Wagner appeared to hyperextend his left knee and went down before walking to the locker room under his own power. If he's unable to return, Tristan da Silva will likely help pick up the slack the rest of the way.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Wednesday Wagner is available for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Wagner is off the injury report after missing Monday's game against the Pistons for injury maintenance. Wagner is averaging a modest 19.1 minutes over his last three appearances.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Banchero scores 31, Bane adds 25 to help the Magic turn back the Pistons 123-107

Paolo Banchero scored 31 points, Desmond Bane added 25 and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 123-107 on Monday night

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Ruled out Monday Wagner (rest) is out for Monday against the Pistons.

Impact As expected, Wagner will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set for maintenance. With Wagner getting the night off, the Magic could lean more on Tristan da Silva.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

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Desmond Bane scores 22, No. 8 seed Magic beat No. 1 seed Pistons 94-88 for a 3-1 series lead

Banchero and Bane each score 25, Magic waste big lead but rally to top Pistons 113-105 for 2-1 lead

Paolo Banchero scores 23 and Magic beat Pistons 112-101 to extend NBA's longest home postseason skid

Magic rout Hornets 121-90 in play-in game, advance to face Pistons in 1st round of playoffs

76ers take on the Magic for play-in game

Wagner scores 25 as Magic beat Bulls 127-103 and move into sixth-place tie in the East with Toronto

Magic beat Timberwolves 132-120 as Paolo Banchero scores 20 and Orlando wins 4th straight

Banchero scores 31, Bane adds 25 to help the Magic turn back the Pistons 123-107