My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: Not overreacting to a 1-0 lead, #Magic prep for physical Game 2 against the Pistons:
“We know that they’re going to be ready to play,” Jalen Suggs said. “For us, it’s just doubling down on our principles, on our standards.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/04/21/o...
The #Magic list Jonathan Isaac (left knee sprain) as Doubtful for Game 2 against the Pistons.
Desmond Bane is no longer listed on the injury report after dealing with an illness over the weekend.
Here was Jonathan Isaac getting up some shots after #Magic practice in Detroit:
#Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Jonathan Isaac (left knee sprain) is doing better but still only doing non-contact drills.
First Round Schedule Update:
Game 4 on Monday, April 27 between the #Magic and Pistons inside Kia Center will tip-off at 8 p.m. ET, the league announced overnight.
The game will be broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock. It can also be heard on 96.9 The Game.
My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: The #Magic sent a message to open the NBA playoffs vs. the Pistons, but:
“One game doesn’t win the series,” Orlando’s Franz Wagner said. “That’s got to be our mindset going forward.”
More from Detroit: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/04/20/o...
My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic stun the top-seeded Pistons, take a 1-0 series lead:
“It’s a step in the right direction for the team, for this group, with our past track record on the road in the playoffs,” Orlando’s Paolo Banchero said. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/04/19/o...
Speaking to reporters in the locker room after Sunday's win at Detroit, #Magic guard Desmond Bane described his illness as "a little tummy ache, that's it." Bane said he didn't get a lot of sleep on Saturday night so he was allowed to rest this morning.
"I'm good," he said.
FINAL: #Magic 112, Pistons 101
Orlando, previously 0-8 on the road in the postseason under Jamahl Mosley, captures its first road win in that span and stuns the top-seeded Pistons at Detroit.
Halftime: #Magic 55, Pistons 51
Orlando led the entire first half and by as much as 13.
Paolo Banchero with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Jalen Suggs shot 2 for 9 from 3 and is still at 11 points. He's added 3 assists and 3 steals but has 3 fouls.
The #Magic are starting Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. for tonight’s Game 1 at Detroit.
Confirming that Desmond Bane is available to play in Game 1 tonight against the Pistons, #Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Bane is feeling better.
As expected, the #Magic have upgraded Desmond Bane (illness) from Probable to AVAILABLE for Game 1 at Detroit.
Jonathan Isaac (left knee sprain) has been downgraded from Questionable to OUT for tonight.
#Magic guard Desmond Bane (illness) is officially listed as Probable for tonight’s Game 1 at Detroit:
#Magic guard Desmond Bane isn’t at shootaround this morning due to an illness but he’s expected to be available for Game 1 against the Pistons in Detroit.
My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: #Magic are ready for a physical playoff series with the Pistons after extending their season:
“It’s going to be a war, so I hope everybody’s ready for that,” Orlando’s Jalen Suggs said in the locker room.
More inside: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/04/18/o...
Inbox: The #Magic are hosting official watch parties at various locations in Central Florida for playoff Games 1 and 2 between Orlando and Detroit.
In addition, there will be a Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream “Everybody In” Pop Up event on Tuesday.
More details:
Per the 5 p.m. injury report, the Pistons have no injuries to report for Sunday’s Game 1 vs. the #Magic.
The #Magic list Jonathan Isaac (left knee sprain) as Questionable for Sunday’s Game 1 at Detroit.
Wendell Carter Jr. still listed with a face mask despite taking it off at one point Friday night vs. Charlotte.
My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic handle the Hornets in the play-in, will face the Pistons in the playoffs:
“These guys made the commitment to each other, to our staff, that we want to keep playing basketball,” Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley said. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/04/17/o...
The full first-round playoff series schedule between the No. 8 #Magic and No. 1 Pistons:
FINAL: #Magic 121, Hornets 90
Orlando survives and advances past Charlotte and into the first round of the NBA playoffs. Game 1 at Detroit is set for Sunday at 6:30 p.m. on NBC.
To the 4th: #Magic 102, Hornets 71
A strong ending to the third quarter by Orlando keeps Charlotte at an arm's length.
Banchero 23 points, Franz Wagner 16, WCJ 14, Suggs 12 and Bane 11.
Halftime: #Magic 68, Hornets 37
Orlando ahead by 31 points at the break thanks to 16 from Banchero, 12 from both Carter Jr. and Suggs and 9 from Bane.
Hornets (6 for 21 from 3) have turned the ball over 14 times for 22 points.
Where has THIS version of the Magic been all year?
End of the 1st quarter: #Magic 38, Hornets 16
Orlando has smothered Charlotte on the defensive end of the floor scoring 11 points off 6 takeaways, and has dominated in the paint 24-4 early.
Paolo Banchero with 12 points, Wendell Carter Jr. 10.
A reminder that tonight’s #Magic vs. Hornets play-in game is exclusively on Amazon’s Prime Video. Ian Eagle will be on the call with Stan Van Gundy and sideline reporter Cassidy Hubbarth.
The game can also be heard on 96.9 The Game. Jeff Turner will join Jake Chapman on the radio call.
The #Magic are starting Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. for tonight’s do-or-die play-in game against the Hornets.
#Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Franz Wagner came up sore after playing 29 mins. at Philadelphia (his most since returning April 1) and bumped his left knee late.
Mosley said he’s trying to find as much wiggle room as possible regarding Wagner’s mins. restriction tonight.
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Update: #Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (left knee sprain) is OUT for tonight’s play-in game vs. the Hornets.
My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: On the brink of elimination, #Magic host Hornets hoping to extend their season:
“It helps a lot and we earned that,” Franz Wagner said about having homecourt vs. Charlotte. “We want to win as badly as anyone.”
More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/04/16/o...