Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic missed the fourth quarter of Game 4 due to right calf soreness. Despite the injury, coach Jamahl Mosley is not overly concerned about his status moving forward.
Key points
Franz Wagner missed the fourth quarter due to calf soreness
He scored 19 points in Game 4 before the injury
The Orlando Magic lead the series 3-1 against the Detroit Pistons
Wagner is a key offensive threat for the Magic
Coach Mosley is not overly concerned about Wagner's injury
Orlando MagicDetroit PistonsFranz Wagner
The No. 8 Orlando Magic have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons, but they may have some trouble brewing.
Star forward Franz Wagner missed the entire fourth quarter of Orlando’s 94-88 victory in Game 4 on Monday, April 27 with right calf soreness. The Magic have taken control over the first-round series against Detroit, and Wagner had been a steady factor in that; he posted an efficient, all-around performance Monday night, scoring 19 points on 7-of-15 shooting, adding 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals in just 24:11 on the floor.
But Orlando could find it difficult to fill in for Wagner, who is one of the team’s key offensive threats. Despite the injury, however, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley didn’t seem too concerned about Wagner’s status moving forward.
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Q&A
What is the extent of Franz Wagner's calf injury?
Franz Wagner is experiencing right calf soreness, but the extent of the injury has not been specified.
How did Franz Wagner perform before his injury in Game 4?
Before his injury, Wagner scored 19 points, along with 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals in just over 24 minutes of play.
What impact could Wagner's injury have on the Orlando Magic's playoff chances?
Wagner is a key offensive player for the Magic, and his absence could make it more challenging for the team as they advance in the playoffs.
What did Magic coach Jamahl Mosley say about Wagner's injury?
Coach Jamahl Mosley expressed that he is not overly concerned about Wagner's status moving forward despite the injury.
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“I talked to him a little bit (after the game), but that’s about it,” Mosley said. “But he’s in good spirits right now.”
The Magic eventually listed Wagner as questionable to return after he was removed from the game. Though he sat the entire fourth, Wagner was present on the bench, cheering his team on as they repelled a Detroit rally in the final minutes.
Wagner appeared in just 34 games this season. He averaged 20.6 points on 48.1% shooting, adding 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. Alongside Paolo Banchero, Wagner is the other top offensive threat for the Magic, who have defended Detroit well in the first round.
In Wagner’s absence, backup Magic forward Jamal Cain stepped up massively in the fourth quarter, and he and Tristan da Silva likely figure to have larger roles if Wagner misses time.
Cain scored 8 points on 4-of-8 shooting Monday night, including a thunderous dunk on Pistons rim protector Jalen Duren.
“We’ve put ourselves in position to try to get four (games), but right now, it means nothing,” Mosley said. “We have the advantage, and now we just have to make sure we try to keep that advantage.”
