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Final Injury Report for Pistons-Magic Game 6: Will Franz Wagner, Tobias Harris Play?

The Orlando Magic are at home on Friday night as they host the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.

Orlando enters Friday's game with a 3-2 series lead after losing on the road in Detroit in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

 Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) © Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) © Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images © Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images



In Wednesday's loss to the Pistons, Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic as he recorded 45 points, nine rebounds and seven assists while Anthony Black added 19 points, five rebounds and three assists of his own off the bench.

Now Orlando will try to bounce back at home in Game 6 on Friday as they look to grab a victory over the Pistons to clinch the series and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

On the other side, Detroit enters Friday's contest trailing 2-3 in the series after defeating the Magic at home on Wednesday night in Game 5.

 Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham. Mike Watters-Imagn Images
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham. Mike Watters-Imagn Images Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Cade Cunningham led the way for the Pistons in Wednesday's victory as the ended the game with 45 points, four rebounds and five assists while Tobias Harris recorded 23 points and eight rebounds.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Game 6 on Friday night, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Pistons Injury Report: Will Tobias Harris, Kevin Huerter Play?

For the Pistons, they have two players listed on their injury report as they have listed both Harris and Kevin Huerter as questionable.

 Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Detroit has listed Harris as questionable due to a left ankle sprain that he suffered in Wednesday's victory and he is in danger of missing his first game of the playoffs.

If Harris is sidelined, Javonte Green and Ron Holland II could both be in line for increased roles.

The Pistons have also listed Huerter as questionable due to a left adductor strain and he is in danger of missing his second straight game.

 Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) Brad Mills-Imagn Images
Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) Brad Mills-Imagn Images Brad Mills-Imagn Images

If Huerter is sidelined once again, Daniss Jenkins and Caris LeVert could both continue to have larger roles.

Magic Injury Report: Will Franz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac Play?

On the other side, the Magic have two players listed on their injury report as well for Friday's matchup.

 Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Orlando has ruled out Franz Wagner due to a right calf strain as he will miss his second consecutive contest.

With Wagner sidelined once again, Jamal Cain, Black and Tristan da Silva could all continue to have increased roles.

 Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Magic have listed Jonathan Isaac as doubtful due to a left knee sprain that has sidelined him to begin the playoffs and he is expected to miss Friday's game.

Fans can catch Game 6 of the first-round series between the Pistons and Magic from Orlando on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.

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This story was originally published May 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM.

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