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Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic will need everyone to step up as Franz Wagner is likely to miss Game 5 and could be out for some time as the series winds down.

Orlando Magic confident they can still win without Franz Wagner

Philip Rossman-Reich

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4:35 PM EDT

Orlando Magic know the job isn’t finished yet

Philip Rossman-Reich

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11:20 AM EDT

Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons (April 29, 2026): 3 Things to Watch, Odds and Prediction

Philip Rossman-Reich

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6:06 AM EDT

Franz Wagner’s calf injury suddenly puts Orlando Magic’s 3–1 lead in question

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 28, 2026

Jamal Cain has been the surprise hero for the Orlando Magic in their playoff series. His dynamite dunk was the exclamation mark as the Magic went up 3-1 on their series with the Detroit Pistons.

Orlando Magic found a playoff hero in the unlikeliest place

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 28, 2026

The Orlando Magic struggled to establish their defensive identity for almost the entire season. Since the Playoffs began, they have embraced it and have put themselves on the precipice of advancing to the second round.

Orlando Magic’s defensive edge unlocks their identity at last

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 28, 2026

The Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons know each other very well now after three games. Their series will be about will and determination as they fight to the end of the series.

Orlando Magic’s Playoff series now a test of pure will

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 27, 2026

Jamahl Mosley and the Orlando Magic have one focus heading into Game 4. It is the same focus they have had for their entire postseason run.

Identical mindset fuels both Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons entering crucial Game 4

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 27, 2026

The Orlando Magic try to take a commanding 3-1 series lead as they face the Detroit Pistons again at the Kia Center after their strong showing in Game 3.

Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons (April 27, 2026): 3 Things to Watch, Odds and Prediction

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 27, 2026

Desmond Bane struggled through the first two games of the series with the Detroit Pistons. But Bane's breakout Game 3 gave the team a clearer vision of what they can be this series and moving forward.

Desmond Bane’s Game 3 explosion is exactly what the Orlando Magic needed

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 26, 2026

The focus in every Playoff series is always on the stars. Both Paolo Banchero and Cade Cunningham have stepped up to deliver for their teams. But it has been balance that has won for the Orlando Magic.

Balance is fueling the Orlando Magic’s edge over the Detroit Pistons

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 26, 2026

The Orlando Magic had their backs against the wall after giving up a 17-point lead. But they answered in the final three minutes and never broke to retake the series lead.

Orlando Magic’s trust in each other delivers crucial Game 3 win

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 25, 2026

The Orlando Magic hope that some home cooking can revive their offense and give them back control over their series with the Detroit Pistons.

Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons (April 25, 2026): 3 Things to Watch, Odds and Prediction

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 25, 2026

The Detroit Pistons won the pressure and physical battle in Game 2. The Orlando Magic want to exceed their pressure to answer the call in Game 3.

Orlando Magic focused on beating Detroit Pistons at their own game

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 24, 2026

The Orlando Magic have been fighting for homecourt advantage since their Playoff series loss two years ago. Their Game 1 win gave them homecourt advantage as they head back home for Game 3.

Orlando Magic return home with a new edge: Homecourt advantage

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 24, 2026

The Detroit Pistons flexed their defensive muscle in a killer third quarter to even the series with the Orlando Magic.

Detroit Pistons prove their top-seed power in statement Game 2 win over Orlando Magic

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 23, 2026

The Orlando Magic could not contain Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons during a massive third-quarter run that flipped a tie game into a runaway for the Detroit Pistons.

Grit wasn’t enough: Orlando Magic undone by familiar inconsistencies

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 23, 2026

The Orlando Magic's starters routed the Detroit Pistons from the beginning of Game 1. They hope to be able to make another statement and ward off an early push from a hungry team in Game 2.

Why the Orlando Magic are built to withstand the Detroit Pistons’ Game 2 surge

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 22, 2026

The Orlando Magic should expect a more physical and focused effort from the Detroit Pistons in Game 2. They will need to answer the bell and match that physicality once again.

Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons (April 22, 2026): 3 Things to Watch, Odds and Prediction

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 22, 2026

The Orlando Magic needed to get on the same page after their frustrating loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Now the team is in sync, solving problems independently and in control after Game 1.

Orlando Magic's communication has put them in control after Game 1

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 21, 2026

The Orlando Magic were the talk of the league after stealing Game 1 from the Detroit Pistons. But the team knows they still have a lot of work to do to win this series.

Orlando Magic refuse to celebrate too soon after Game 1 victory

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 21, 2026

The Detroit Pistons lost the physical battle in Game 1 as the Orlando Magic set the tone for how this series might play out. The gauntlet has been thrown down.

Orlando Magic dominate the physical battle to take Game 1

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 20, 2026

The Orlando Magic had a frustrating regular season that left them in eighth and fighting to get into the Playoffs. But Game 1 was a reset to their season. And the Magic showed why everyone had them as a darling pick in the preseason with a stunning victory over the Detroit Pistons.

Orlando Magic rewrite the narrative with impressive Game 1 victory

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 20, 2026

Wendell Carter has been the biggest focus for Orlando Magic fans eager to make an upgrade this offseason. While eyes will be elsewhere, the Magic's success in this series will come down to their center.

Orlando Magic need a big series from Wendell Carter to challenge Detroit Pistons

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 19, 2026

Tristan da Silva played only five minutes in last year's Playoffs. But the second-year Orlando Magic forward still absorbed a lot of playoff experience that he hopes to use in more significant minutes this time around.

Experience could help Orlando Magic take crucial step

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 19, 2026

The Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons are expected to play a physical battle in their playoff series. Both teams will be looking for an edge.

Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons (April 19, 2026): 3 Things to Watch, Odds and Prediction

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 19, 2026

Paolo Banchero faced a lot of criticism after his frustrating game in the loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. He answered the bell with a thrilling performance to lead the Orlando Magic back to the Playoffs.

Paolo Banchero shut down doubters by delivering when it mattered most

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 18, 2026

The Orlando Magic are preparing for a physical battle against the Detroit Pistons. One that could fit their eye and give them a decent chance to make this a series.

Orlando Magic land top seed matchup they should relish

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Apr 18, 2026

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