The Detroit Pistons are at home on Wednesday night as they host the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Detroit enters Wednesday’s contest with a 2-2 record after losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers at home on Monday night.
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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2)© Brad Penner-Imagn Images
In Monday’s loss to the Cavaliers, Cade Cunningham led the way for the Pistons with 12 points, five rebounds and four assists while Jalen Duren ended the game with eight points and seven rebounds.
Now the Pistons will try to bounce back as they seek their third victory of the season on Wednesday night against the Magic.
On the other side, the Magic enter Wednesday’s matchup with a 1-3 record after losing to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.
Orlando Magic forward Paolo BancheroJeremy Reper-Imagn Images
Paolo Banchero led the way for Orlando in Monday’s loss as he recorded 32 points, seven rebounds and five assists while Desmond Bane added 24 points and three rebounds of his own.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a key early-season victory in Wednesday’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players.
Magic Injury Report, Will Jalen Suggs, Mo Wagner Play?
For the Magic, they have only one player listed on their injury report for Wednesday’s game as they have ruled out Mo Wagner.
Magic F Moritz “Moe” Wagner© Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
Of course, Wagner has continued to be sidelined as he recovers from a torn ACL he suffered last season.
The good news for the Magic is that Jalen Suggs is off their injury report and will be available for Wednesday’s game against the Pistons as he continues to recover from a left knee injury he suffered last season.
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Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4)Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Despite this, Suggs may still be on a minutes restriction on Wednesday night and Orlando could elect to sit him on Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets on the second night of a back-to-back.
Pistons Injury Report, Will Ausar Thompson, Caris LeVert Play?
On the other side, the Pistons have four players listed on their injury report for Wednesday’s game, including young forward Ausar Thompson.
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) dribbles on Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11)© Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Detroit has listed Thompson as questionable for Wednesday’s game due to an illness and if he is sidelined, Ron Holland II could be in line to replace him in the starting lineup.
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The Pistons have also listed Caris LeVert as questionable with a left hamstring injury while Marcus Sasser is listed as questionable due to a right hip injury.
Detroit Pistons guard Caris Levert (8) tries to drive past Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12)Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
Jaden Ivey has been ruled out of Wednesday’s matchup as he continues to recover from right knee surgery.
Fans can catch Wednesday’s matchup between the Magic and Pistons from Detroit at 7:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Oct 29, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.