Paolo Banchero

Paolo Banchero scored 17 points (5-16 FG, 2-6 3PT, 5-8 FT) with four rebounds and two assists in Wednesday's 116-108 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Fantasy Impact

Banchero has struggled with his shot recently, posting three straight games with a field goal percentage under 36%. Despite that, he’s still producing fantasy value thanks to his high usage and contributions in other areas, averaging 17 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and one steal per game.

Paolo Banchero scored 11 points (3-10 FG, 2-4 3PT, 3-4 FT) and grabbed nine rebounds in Orlando's win over Milwaukee on Monday. He also added three assists.

Fantasy Impact

Banchero reached double figures in scoring for the 40th time in 42 games this season. However, his February has gotten off to a bit of a slow start as he is averaging 18.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists while shooting just 42.0% from the field - all below his season averages. His usage rate in February has also dipped to 24.8% - his usage rate was between 26.0% and 28.0% each month prior this season.

Banchero finished with 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting and 6-of-8 from the free-throw line in Thursday's win over the Nets. He added five rebounds, four assists and two blocks in the victory.

Fantasy Impact

The shooting performance represented a significant improvement after Banchero shot just 17-of-41 from the field over his previous three games. The assists and blocks provided additional category contributions beyond the scoring output. The Magic close out their Week 16 schedule Saturday against the Jazz.

Paolo Banchero posted a double-double for the Magic Sunday night, grabbing 10 rebounds and scoring 19 points (6-12 FG, 1-1 3PT, 6-8 FT) while also recording one steal and dishing out four assists in a 112-103 loss to the Spurs.

Fantasy Impact

Banchero continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out two or more assists, grabbing five or more rebounds, and scoring 19 or more points in each of his last five games. The forward remains one of the more dynamic options in the Orlando lineup for fantasy managers, averaging 21.7 points, 4.9 assists, and 8.8 rebounds per game while carrying a usage rate of 26.8% so far this season.

Banchero recorded 37 points on 13-of-21 shooting, 10 rebounds, four assists and two three-pointers in Monday's defeat to Cleveland. He made nine of 13 attempts from the free-throw line in the contest.

Fantasy Impact

The double-double marked Banchero's 14th of the season and represented his highest-scoring performance in January. The loss extended Orlando's skid to four consecutive games.