How long is Franz Wagner out? Latest injury updates, return timetable for Magic star

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The Orlando Magic stand just one win away from their first Eastern Conference semifinals appearance in 16 years, but getting there will be a lot harder without star Franz Wagner. Wagner went down with a right calf strain in the third quarter of Monday night's Game 4 against the Detroit Pistons . The German was unable to return, missed the following game and has already been ruled out for Friday's Game 6.

Orlando received a vintage performance from Paolo Banchero, but that was negated by a 40-point effort from Detroit's Cade Cunningham. The Magic are painfully close to a round of the playoffs they haven't played in since 2010, but that one game is much further away without a key player. Here's everything to know about Wagner's injury status and when he may return for Orlando.

NBA PLAYOFFS HQ: Live NBA scores | NBA playoff schedule | NBA playoff bracket Franz Wagner injury update During Monday's 94-88 win over the Pistons in Game 4, Wagner went down with a right calf strain and did not return to the game. He was initially listed as questionable to play for Game 5 in Detroit on Wednesday, but the forward was ruled out ahead of tip-off. Heading into Game 6, Wagner was once again ruled out, according to Magic beat reporter Jason Beede.