On October 24, in an NBA Eastern Conference matchup, the Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat 116-97 away from home. Magic’s top draft pick Paolo Banchero had a breakout performance, contributing 33 points and 11 rebounds.
The two teams were evenly matched in the first half, especially in the first quarter where they tied 32-32. However, the Magic exploded in the third quarter, scoring 39 points to the Heat’s 18, extending their lead to a maximum of 32 points. The fourth quarter mostly turned into garbage time.
In this game, Banchero shot 12 for 24, scoring 33 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block with no turnovers. He hit 4 of 8 three-pointers and made 5 of 6 free throws, posting a remarkable +42 in plus-minus rating. Both his personal efficiency and impact on the game were outstanding.
However, the Magic’s convincing win was not solely due to Banchero’s performance. Franz Wagner also had an efficient night, hitting 10 of 16 shots for 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists with no turnovers, posting a +31 plus-minus rating. Gary Harris scored 18 points, making 6 of 9 three-pointers, while Bol Bol contributed 10 points, and Jalen Suggs added 11 points.
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