F - Orlando Magic OUT
- 6' 10"
- 250 lbs
- Age 24
- Duke
Next Game
- Rank
- F #36
- Projection (?)
- 0 pts
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- Yahoo
- PF
- ESPN
- SF,PF
- CBS
- PF
Paolo Banchero (ankle) is expected to be sidelined for four-to-six weeks according to Shams Charania.
Fantasy Impact
Banchero exited in the third quarter of Friday night’s contest and after undergoing further testing was diagnosed with a right high ankle sprain. In his absence, Tristan da Silva should receive increased minutes in the Orlando starting five.
Paolo Banchero scored 35 points (10-12 FG, 3-4 3PT, 12-16 FT) to go with 10 assists and seven rebounds in Wednesday's 132-125 loss to the Hawks.
Fantasy Impact
Banchero was impressively efficient with his shooting Wednesday night, and he came close to starting the season with a triple-double. It ultimately wasn't enough to overcome a game Hawks' squad, but Banchero should have fantasy managers very encouraged after one night.
Banchero led seven Orlando players in double figures Wednesday — 20 points (8-of-11 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one three-pointer in the win over the Timberwolves.
Fantasy Impact
The victory moved the Magic within one game of Toronto for sixth place in the East, which would mean avoiding the Play-In Tournament entirely — a significant development with Franz Wagner and Anthony Black both recently back from injury and Orlando looking to build momentum heading into the postseason.
Paolo Banchero scored 23 points (6-14 FG, 0-3 3PT, 11-15 FT) to go along with 16 rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block in the 112-108 win for the Magic over the Pelicans.
Fantasy Impact
Banchero bounced back as a scorer following some recent struggles. He added his 25th double-double on the season in the win.
Paolo Banchero put up 30 points (11-22 FG, 1-4 3PT, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds, and seven assists in Thursday's win over the Kings.
Fantasy Impact
Banchero and the Magic were finally able to snap their six-game losing streak Thursday night. That doesn't mean Banchero has been struggling or anything. Quite the opposite actually, as the former No. 1-overall pick has reached 30 points in each of the last three games and four times over the last six games. In that span, Banchero has averaged 28.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game.
