Final Injury Report for Pistons-Magic, Will Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner Play?

The Orlando Magic are at home on Sunday night as they host the Detroit Pistons in an Eastern Conference showdown.

Orlando enters Sunday’s game with a 31-27 record after losing at home to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night.

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Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3)Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3)Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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In Thursday’s loss to the Rockets, Desmond Bane led the way for the Magic as he recorded 30 points, six rebounds and four assists while Paolo Banchero added 19 points, eight rebounds and nine assists of his own.

Now Orlando will try to bounce back on Sunday as they face off against the Pistons in a tough home matchup.

On the other side, Detroit enters Sunday’s contest with a 44-14 record after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers at home in overtime on Friday night.

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Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Jalen Duren led the way for the Pistons in Friday’s victory as he ended the game with 33 points, 16 rebounds and three assists while Cade Cunningham recorded 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday night’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.

Pistons Injury Report, Will Isaiah Stewart Play?

For the Pistons, they have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Isaiah Stewart.

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Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah StewartMark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah StewartMark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Detroit has ruled out Stewart as he continues to serve a seven-game suspension handed to him by the NBA for his role in the altercation between the Pistons and Charlotte Hornets on February 9.

With Stewart still sidelined, Paul Reed will likely continue to have an increased role off the bench behind Duren.

Magic Injury Report, Will Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner Play?

On the other side, the Magic have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out forward Franz Wagner.

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Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22)© Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22)© Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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Orlando has ruled out Wagner due to high left ankle sprain injury management as he is expected to miss at least three weeks.

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