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ORL • Power Forward • #1
about 17 hours ago
Isaac hasn’t played in over a month and that’s unlikely to change in Sunday’s Game 7 against the Pistons. His continued absence won’t significantly impact the Magic’s rotation.
ORL • Small Forward • #22
about 17 hours ago
Wagner left Game 4 after playing 24 minutes with a calf injury and hasn’t played since. He’s now set to miss Game 7. The tides turned without him in the series as the Magic are in the process of blowing a 3-1 lead to the Pistons. Jamal Cain started Game 6 in Wagner’s place, but had just three points in 20 minutes while Anthony Black had eight points in 34 minutes off the bench.
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
1 day ago
Suggs wasn’t the only Magic player to struggle in Game 6, especially after halftime, but the point guard had a rough Friday night. Not only did he shoot 1-of-6 from beyond the arc, but Suggs racked up five turnovers. To top things off, he was seen grabbing his left hamstring late in the fourth quarter, so there may be another concern for the Magic heading into Sunday’s Game 7.
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
1 day ago
One of the stars in Orlando’s home wins in Games 3 and 4, Bane has shot a combined 13-of-33 from the field over the last two games. While that isn’t necessarily a terrible percentage, Orlando’s margin for error is slim with Franz Wagner (calf) unavailable. And with the Magic scoring a total of 19 points in the second half of Game 6, they head back to Detroit to play Game 7 in a series that they once led by a 3-1 margin. Bane will have to be at his best on Sunday if Orlando is to avoid elimination.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
1 day ago
After going off for 45 points in Game 5, Banchero had a miserable Game 6 as the Magic missed out on their second opportunity to close out the series. Missing all nine of his three-point attempts, the 6-foot-10 forward shot 4-of-20 from the field overall. A 9-of-12 night at the foul line resulted in Banchero producing a respectable point total, but there’s no denying that this was a bad effort from him. He and the Magic will look to redeem themselves in Game 7 on Sunday.
ORL • Power Forward • #1
1 day ago
Isaac has been out for over a month, giving the Magic more than enough time to adjust to his absence. Goga Bitadze will continue to serve as the backup center, and this may be a better matchup for him than Isaac because of the Pistons’ physicality.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Power Forward • #1
3 days ago
Isaac has yet to appear in a game this postseason, and it’s unlikely that will change in Game 6. His continued absence would not significantly affect the Magic rotation, as Isaac last appeared in a game on March 12.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard • #0
3 days ago
During the regular season, Black was usually the replacement in the Magic starting lineup when the team was down a perimeter starter. However, that was not the case for Game 5, as Franz Wagner was out with a strained calf. Jamal Cain (five points, four rebounds and one assist), who had some good moments in Games 3 and 4 defending Cade Cunningham, received the nod but offered limited value in 45 minutes. Black, who totaled 22 points in the first four games of the series, played 39 minutes and had a good night at the office. We’ll see if Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley decides to start Black if Wagner remains out for Game 6 on Friday.
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
3 days ago
After totaling 47 points and 12 three-pointers in Orlando’s home victories in Games 3 and 4, Bane was kept in check on Wednesday. The Magic wing, who made 12 of 19 three-point attempts in those wins, shot 4-of-10 from beyond the arc as Orlando failed to end the series. Bane and his teammates will look to end things on Friday night, with a loss sending the series back to Detroit for a decisive Game 7 on Sunday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
3 days ago
While Banchero’s 45 points equaled those of Detroit’s Cade Cunningham, the Magic forward will likely head back to Orlando with some regrets. Banchero shot 5-of-12 from the foul line, and Orlando made 16 of its 30 attempts as a team. There’s no guarantee that the Magic would have clinched their spot in the second round with a better effort at the charity stripe, but it wouldn’t have hurt their cause. Banchero’s 45 points were one shy of the Magic franchise record for a postseason game, which Dwight Howard and Tracy McGrady share. Orlando will look to end the series at home on Friday.
ORL • Small Forward and Power Forward • #8
4 days ago
The Magic won’t have Franz Wagner (calf) for Game 5, and he could miss multiple games. While Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva have been the replacements in the starting lineup in the past, they’ll come off the bench for Wednesday’s game. Cain has received the nod, and he played quality minutes in Orlando’s Game 4 victory.
Source: NBA Lineups
ORL • Power Forward • #1
4 days ago
Isaac has yet to appear in these playoffs, and that won’t change on Wednesday. Even with Franz Wagner (calf) also out, Isaac’s continued absence will not significantly affect the Magic frontcourt rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Small Forward • #22
4 days ago
Wagner was not expected to be available for Game 5, and he is now officially out. Anthony Black is the most likely replacement in the starting lineup, but there will also be additional playing time for Tristan da Silva and Jamal Cain as the Magic look to close out the Pistons. Wagner does not have a return timeline, so he may be down for multiple games.
Source: Joshua Robbins
ORL • Small Forward • #22
4 days ago
Wagner is still officially listed as questionable with a right calf strain. It’s not looking good for the 24-year-old forward’s availability, though. Wagner missed shootaround Wednesday morning and Banchero told reporters the team doesn’t expect him to play. Jamal Cain, Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva are all candidates to pick up minutes with Wagner expected to be out.
Source: Jason Beede
ORL • Small Forward • #22
4 days ago
Wagner left the Magic’s Game 4 win after scoring 19 points in 24 minutes with a right calf strain and didn’t return. The 24-year-old small forward is officially questionable for Game 5 against the Pistons on Wednesday. Wagner hasn’t been ruled out, but his lack of participation in shootaround isn’t a good sign. If Wagner sits, Jamal Cain, Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva are all candidates for increased minutes.
Source: Josh Robbins
ORL • Power Forward • #1
5 days ago
Isaac has not played in the first-round series against Detroit, and his availability likely won’t change for a potential closeout game at Little Caesar’s Arena. Isaac’s continued absences haven’t impacted Orlando’s frontcourt rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Small Forward • #22
5 days ago
Wagner left Game 4 after only 24 minutes and didn’t return, and Shams notes that his availability will depend on his response to treatment. Wagner’s absence opened the door for Jamal Cain to log meaningful minutes, and Cain played a vital, fourth-quarter role in the Magic’s close victory. If Wagner is unable to take the court, Cain will likely be in line for expanded run, but Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva would be candidates for extra minutes, too.
Source: Shams Charania
ORL • Small Forward • #22
5 days ago
Wagner played just 24 minutes before leaving with a calf injury. While he returned to the bench, the Magic deemed him questionable to return to the game and then held him out for the rest of regulation. Wagner’s status will likely have to be monitored ahead of Game 5 on Wednesday.
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
5 days ago
Bane had 22 points and five three-pointers in Game 4, which was one fewer three-pointer than the entire Pistons team. None of his threes were bigger than the bank shot Bane hit late in the fourth quarter to give the Magic a six-point lead. Bane and the Magic will look to complete their shocking upset by closing out the Pistons in Game 5 on Wednesday.
ORL • Power Forward • #1
6 days ago
Isaac is still dealing with a sprained left knee that’s kept him out for a month and a half. He’s been ruled out of all four games in this series so far, though his absence doesn’t impact the Magic’s rotation.
ORL • Power Forward • #1
7 days ago
Isaac, who has been out since March 12, is once again listed as doubtful ahead of a Magic game. That means there is a chance he returns for Game 4, but the odds are slim. Isaac’s absence has not significantly affected Orlando’s frontcourt rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Small Forward • #22
8 days ago
Wagner wasn’t efficient with 17 points on 18 attempts, but he had back-to-back clutch baskets late in the game that helped stop a storming Pistons comeback. He’s been effective late in both of the Magic’s wins in the series so far. Orlando will take a 2-1 series lead into Game 4 on Monday.
ORL • Shooting Guard • #22
8 days ago
Bane helped the Magic build a lead in this game. He made his seventh three-pointer at the beginning of the fourth quarter to put the Magic up by 11. Orlando squandered what was a 15-point lead in the fourth quarter before coming back and winning anyway. Game 4 against the Pistons is on Monday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
8 days ago
Banchero was excellent in the Game 3 win over the Pistons on Saturday, especially in the biggest moments of the game. With a five point lead and less than a minute remaining in regulation, the 23-year-old power forward shot a three-pointer from the top of the key that bounced in after hitting the back of the rim and going straight up. It put the game away for Orlando as they took a 2-1 series lead. The Magic will be at home for Game 4 on Monday as they look to extend their lead in the series.
ORL • Power Forward • #1
8 days ago
Isaac hasn’t played since March 12 due to a sprained left knee. He’s been on the injury report and subsequently ruled out of all three games in this series so far. His continued absence doesn’t impact the Magic’s rotation.
ORL • Power Forward • #1
9 days ago
Isaac has been on the injury report for all three games in this series and was ruled out of the first two. Even if the 28-year-old power forward is available for Game 3, don’t expect him to play much at all on Saturday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
10 days ago
Banchero’s production on Wednesday wasn’t as spectacular as Sunday’s in the series opener. However, the former first-overall pick pieced things together throughout his 34 minutes, ultimately leading to a solid stat line. He shot inefficiently from the field and struggled greatly at the charity stripe, but still finished as one of Orlando’s top scorers in the game. Banchero also contributed on the glass and as a passer before the final horn sounded. The Magic will go home for Game 3, where Banchero could be poised for a bounce-back performance.
ORL • Small Forward • #22
10 days ago
Wagner was one of many Pistons players to struggle on the offensive end; he shot poorly from the field, failed to make a three-pointer, and had more turnovers than he had assists. Decent production at the free-throw line ultimately helped him sneak into double figures as a scorer, but otherwise, the majority of his success came on defense in this game. Wagner led all players in steals on the evening in his 32 minutes, but he will look for a more balanced effort in Game 3.
ORL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #4
10 days ago
Suggs led the Magic in scoring on a night that he accounted for over one-quarter of the team’s made field goals. He shot inefficiently, especially from beyond the arc, but made contributions as a rebounder and facilitator to help round out his final stat line. Suggs and the rest of the Magic will need to shoot much better in Game 3 than the 33 percent they tallied on Wednesday. Perhaps the familiarity of the home rims could help them get back into rhythm.
ORL • Power Forward • #1
11 days ago
Isaac’s continued absence does not affect the Magic rotation, as he has not appeared in a game since March 12. At this point, it’s fair to wonder if he’ll play at all this series, given the time missed.
Source: NBA Injury Report