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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero tallies eight assists in Game 2
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 4:39 PM
Paolo Banchero totaled 18 points (7-of-17 FGs, 4-of-8 FTs), six rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block in the loss to the Pistons on Wednesday.
Analysis: 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. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner collects four steals in Game 2 loss
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 4:38 PM
Franz Wagner logged 12 points (4-of-11 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist and four steals in Wednesday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: 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. |
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Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs scores 19 points in loss to Detroit
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 4:33 PM
Jalen Suggs finished Wednesday's loss to the Pistons with 19 points (7-of-18 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers.
Analysis: 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. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (knee) remains out for Game 2
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 6:24 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jonathan Isaac (knee) is out for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Pistons.
Analysis: 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. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (knee) doubtful for Game 2 vs. DET
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:50 AM
Jonathan Isaac (knee) is doubtful for Game 2 against the Pistons on Wednesday.
Analysis: Isaac was questionable for Game 1 before being ruled out. The 28-year-old power forward hasn't played in over a month due to a sprained left knee. Now doubtful for Game 2, Isaac is unlikely to play at all in this series. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. posts 17/7/5/1/1 line in Game 1
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 3:31 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. amassed 17 points (8-of-9 FGs), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Sunday's win over the Pistons.
Analysis: Carter was one of Orlando's most efficient players in Sunday's win. In 37 minutes, he tied a team-high in assists, doing so without committing a turnover. Additionally, the veteran center missed just one of his nine shot attempts, was one of the team's leading rebounders, and chipped in defensively with two stocks. Carter's number wasn't often called, but he seemed to always make a play when the situation called for one. He'll have a chance to land strong production again in Wednesday's Game 2. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner scores 19 points in win over Detroit
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 3:24 PM
Franz Wagner totaled 19 points (7-of-13 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Sunday's win over the Pistons.
Analysis: Wagner was fairly quiet offensively through the first three quarters of Sunday's contest, having totaled just eight points on 2-of-8 shooting. Yet, he served as Orlando's closer. In the fourth quarter alone, the fifth-year forward consistently attacked the rim and ultimately converted all five of his field-goal attempts, scoring 11 of the Magic's 31 points in the frame. Wagner ended as the team's second-leading scorer on the evening and was one of five Magic players to log at least four assists. He was effective and timely in the victory, which is what Orlando hopes he can duplicate in Game 2. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero has 23/9/4 in Game 1 win over DET
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 3:17 PM
Paolo Banchero tallied 23 points (8-of-15 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), nine rebounds, four assists, one steal and two three-pointers in the win over the Pistons on Sunday.
Analysis: Banchero rode the hot hand into Sunday's performance and delivered another fine offensive outing in Game 1. As a result of efficient shooting, the former first-overall pick led Orlando in scoring and was the only one to reach the 20-point mark, even without tallying any points in the fourth quarter. Still, his scoring contributions through three periods helped the Magic build and mostly maintain a lead from start to finish. He also chipped in as a passer and came within one rebound of a double-double. Banchero played a strong game on Sunday and has Orlando in position to potentially steal two games on the road to open the series. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (knee) downgraded to out vs. DET
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 11:11 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jonathan Isaac (knee) is out for Sunday's Game 1 against the Pistons.
Analysis: Isaac remains out with a sprained left knee, and he has not appeared in a game since March 12. His continued absence will not have a significant impact on the Magic rotation. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane (illness) upgraded to available
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 11:02 AM
NBA Injury Report
Desmond Bane (illness) is available for Sunday's Game 1 against the Pistons.
Analysis: Bane is good to go after being added to the Magic injury report late Sunday morning. He'll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup. |
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Desmond Bane Desmond Bane (illness) probable vs. Detroit
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 5:11 AM
NBA Injury Report
Desmond Bane (illness) is probable for Sunday's Game 1 against the Pistons.
Analysis: Bane is a new addition to the Magic injury report, but the good news is that he's still considered probable to play. If he can't go, Anthony Black is the most likely replacement in the starting lineup, with Tristan da Silva's minutes also receiving a boost. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (knee) questionable for Game 1
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:18 AM
Jonathan Isaac (knee) is questionable for Sunday's Game 1 against the Pistons.
Analysis: Isaac hasn't played since March 12 and was an afterthought for the Magic this year. While his questionable status for Game 1 gives him a chance to be available, it's unlikely he sees the floor much at all in this series. |
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Wendell Carter Wendell Carter Jr. scores 16, hits two threes Fri.
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 4:47 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. totaled 16 points (6-of-7 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, one block and two three-pointers in Friday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: Carter was nearly perfect from the floor in his 27 minutes on Friday, with two of his six makes coming from beyond the arc. The veteran center also made contributions on the glass, especially on the offensive side, where half of his boards came from. He wasn't overly productive in the win, but he was a positive contributor. Carter will have a chance to have another on Sunday in Game 1 against the Pistons |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner has 18/7/6 line in win over Charlotte
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 4:41 PM
Franz Wagner tallied 18 points (5-of-10 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), seven rebounds, six assists and one steal in Friday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: A blowout victory for the Magic limited Wagner to only 25 minutes of game action on Friday. Still, he made good use of his time on the floor by posting one of the more balanced performances on the team. Nearly half of the fifth-year forward's points came from the charity stripe, with the rest falling inside the arc, before eventually finishing as Orlando's second-leading scorer. He also tied team highs in assists and rebounds, highlighting his well-roundedness for the evening. Wagner and the Magic will have just a short amount of time to get ready for Sunday's opening-round Game 1 against the Pistons. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero scores 25, leads ORL into playoffs
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 4:35 PM
Paolo Banchero added 25 points (9-of-17 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in the win over the Hornets on Friday.
Analysis: Banchero led all Magic players in scoring during his 33 minutes of game action on Friday, which was complemented by solid playmaking for his teammates, and good activity on the defensive end. The efficient double-digit scoring performance was a nice response to a difficult outing against the 76ers on Wednesday. But with the Play-In Tournament in the books, Banchero starts with a clean slate against the first-seeded Pistons of the Eastern Conference. Game 1 will take place on Sunday. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Issac (knee) out Friday vs. Charlotte
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 12:02 PM
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Jonathan Isaac (knee) will not play on Friday against the Hornets.
Analysis: Isaac hasn't played since March 12 against the Wizards. The veteran forward didn't start any games for the Magic during the regular season and posted career lows in minutes, points, and rebounds per game. His absence should not cause any changes in Orlando's rotation. |
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Jonathan Isaac Jonathan Isaac (knee) questionable vs. Charlotte
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 10:50 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jonathan Isaac (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Isaac has been sidelined for over a month, most recently sitting out Wednesday's loss to the 76ers. While his return would give the Magic another option in the frontcourt, the 6-foot-10 forward's minutes are likely to be limited once he's cleared to play. |
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Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero shoots 7-of-22 with six turnovers
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 5:16 PM
Paolo Banchero finished with 18 points (7-of-22 FGs), five rebounds, four assists, one block and six turnovers against the 76ers on Wednesday.
Analysis: This certainly wasn't the performance the Magic were hoping to get out of their star player. Banchero and Franz Wagner combined for just 30 points in the loss, though Banchero's inefficiencies stuck out. He also shot 7-of-22 and had six turnovers in the regular season finale on Sunday. They'll need him to be much better against the Hornets on Friday to keep their season alive. |
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Anthony Black Anthony Black chips in 13 point off bench
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 5:13 PM
Anthony Black provided a boost off the bench with 13 points (4-of-8 FGs), six rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer against the 76ers on Wednesday.
Analysis: With the rest of the Magic healthy, Black hasn't been able to contribute as much since returning to the lineup after missing nearly a month with a core injury. However, he was able to provide some offense in this game, and he may be asked to do more on Friday. Franz Wagner appeared to injure his left leg late in the game, though it's unclear if that will impact his status for their play-in matchup with the Hornets. If Wagner is sidelined, Black will take on extra minutes and could step into a starting role. |
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Franz Wagner Franz Wagner scores 12 points in play-in loss
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 5:10 PM
Franz Wagner contributed 12 points (5-of-11 FGs), four rebounds and three assists on Wednesday against the 76ers.
Analysis: Wagner played 29 minutes, which was the most he has played in a game since December. However, that wasn't the main story. Wendell Carter Jr. ran into Wagner with about 70 seconds left in the game, and Wagner came up hobbling and grabbing his left leg. It's worth noting that he suffered a left knee injury a week prior to this, but he didn't end up missing any time because of it, and that it was his left ankle that caused him to miss so many games this season. Head coach Jamahl Mosley didn't have an update after the game, but there should be one before Friday's play-in matchup with the Hornets. |
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