dailyloe.com – The Orlando Magic face the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their NBA Playoffs series on Sunday. The Magic added guard Desmond Bane to their injury report at the last minute. Bane is listed as probable for the game due to an illness. The game is scheduled for 6:30 PM Eastern Time.
Bane joins forward Jonathan Isaac on the team’s injury report. Isaac remains questionable with a left knee sprain. Wendell Carter Jr. is available but will wear a face mask for a nasal fracture. The Pistons have no players listed on their latest injury report.
Magic fans can be relieved by Bane’s probable status. He averages more than 20 points per game this season. His scoring will be crucial for Orlando’s offense on Sunday. Bane is considered essential to the team’s success.
In the play-in game against Charlotte, Bane scored 13 points. He shot 4-for-14 from the floor in that contest. He finished that game with a plus-minus rating of +30. Orlando advanced by defeating the Hornets.
The Magic won 45 games during the regular season. They secured their playoff spot through the play-in tournament. The team hopes Jonathan Isaac can also play in Game 1. Isaac has missed over a month of action with his knee injury.
Isaac provides valuable energy off the bench for Orlando. His potential return would add depth to the roster. The Magic will rely on their key players against Detroit. The playoff series begins this Sunday evening.
