Desmond Bane

Desmond Bane led the Magic offense Friday night, scoring a team-leading 37 points (13-25 FG, 0-5 3PT, 11-12 FT) while also dishing out two assists, recording one steal, grabbing eight rebounds, and blocking two shots in a 112-109 win over the Pistons.

Fantasy Impact

Bane continues a solid stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out two or more assists, grabbing two or more rebounds, and scoring 15 or more points in each of his last five games. The guard continues to provide fantasy managers with a steady lineup option with explosive upside as part of a talented Orlando starting five, averaging 18.3 rebounds, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game while posting a usage rate of 23.0% so far this season.

Desmond Bane dropped 27 points (8-16 FG, 3-7 3PT, 8-8 FT) while also dishing out five assists, recording one steal, and grabbing three rebounds in a Magic' 133-121 win over the Knicks Saturday night.

Fantasy Impact

Bane continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out two or more assists, grabbing three or more rebounds, and scoring 15 or more points in each of his last five games. The 27-year-old has offered fantasy managers one of many stable options as part of a versatile Orlando starting five, averaging 17.4 points, 4.5 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 22.6% so far this season.

Desmond Bane finished Wednesday's victory over the Clippers with 15 points (5-of-15 FG, 2-of-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal, and three three-pointers. The guard struggled to find his rhythm inside the arc, connecting on just 2-of-9 attempts from two-point range.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the shooting woes, Bane provided fantasy managers with valuable production in the rebounding and assist columns. He appears to be turning a corner after a slow start to his first season in Orlando, ranking just outside the top-50 in eight-category formats over the last two weeks. Bane and the Magic will wrap up Week 5 with a back-to-back set against the Knicks and Celtics on Saturday and Sunday.

Desmond Bane scored a season-high 26 points (9-20 FG, 2-7 3PT, 6-6 FT) with four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in Sunday's 117-113 overtime loss to the Houston Rockets.

Fantasy Impact

With Jalen Suggs (groin) and Paolo Banchero (groin) sidelined, Bane saw an increase in usage, leading to a season-high 26 points. He and Franz Wagner could continue carrying the load if both remain out for Tuesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors.

Desmond Bane scored 22 points (7-15 FG, 3-6 3PT, 5-5 FT) to go with eight assists and six rebounds in Wednesday's win over the Knicks.

Fantasy Impact

It's safe to say that Bane is settling in with his new teammates. The sharpshooting wing has now scored exactly 22 points in three of his last four games, adding averages of 7.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds in that span.