Franz Wagner ruled out for Magic Game 6 against Pistons
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Updated · ESPN · Apr 30
Franz Wagner ruled out for Magic Game 6 against Pistons
12 articles · Updated · ESPN · Apr 30
The Orlando forward will miss a second straight game on Friday in Orlando with a right calf strain suffered in Monday's Game 4.
Without Wagner, the Magic lost Game 5 116-109 in Detroit but still lead the top-seeded Pistons 3-2 and can clinch the series with one more win.
His absence has hurt Orlando defensively against Cade Cunningham, who scored a franchise-playoff-record 45 points in Game 5 after struggling in the first four games.
With their defensive ace sidelined, what is Orlando's plan to contain a suddenly unstoppable Cade Cunningham in the crucial Game 6?
After trading 45-point games, can Paolo Banchero outduel Cade Cunningham to carry his injured team into the second round?
Will Franz Wagner's injury trigger another historic playoff collapse for the Magic against the same Pistons franchise from 2003?