Franz Wagner has been diagnosed with a right calf strain and is questionable for Game 5 of the Orlando Magic’s first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons.The team announced Tuesday that an MRI revealed the injury following Orlando’s 94-88 victory in Game 4. Wagner sustained the injury during the second half and did not return to the game.His availability for Game 5 on Wednesday in Detroit will depend on how the injury responds to treatment, according to the team. Wagner finished Game 4 with 19 points, five rebounds, and four steals in 24 minutes before exiting. The Magic hold a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series and can close out the top-seeded Pistons with a win in Game 5. Wagner, a key contributor for Orlando, has been instrumental throughout the series, providing scoring, playmaking, and defensive presence as the Magic push toward the second round.Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Detroit.
Franz Wagner has been diagnosed with a right calf strain and is questionable for Game 5 of the Orlando Magic’s first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons.
The team announced Tuesday that an MRI revealed the injury following Orlando’s 94-88 victory in Game 4. Wagner sustained the injury during the second half and did not return to the game.
His availability for Game 5 on Wednesday in Detroit will depend on how the injury responds to treatment, according to the team.
Wagner finished Game 4 with 19 points, five rebounds, and four steals in 24 minutes before exiting.
The Magic hold a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series and can close out the top-seeded Pistons with a win in Game 5.
Wagner, a key contributor for Orlando, has been instrumental throughout the series, providing scoring, playmaking, and defensive presence as the Magic push toward the second round.
Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Detroit.