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Paolo Banchero directed some trash talk toward Pistons star Tobias Harris at the free-throw line and later missed both the shots.
After Wednesday’s road game against the Pistons, the Magic travel to Charlotte on the second night of a back-to-back Thursday. Orlando has now dropped four in a row.
Orlando Magic power forward Paolo Banchero has had a rough start to the season, and NBA analysts are taking notice.
Coming off two-straight seasons of being a top-3 defense, the Orlando Magic's defense is off to an underwhelming start through nearly one week of action. Orland
Before the Sixers play host to the Orlando Magic in their biggest test of the young season, let's catch up on a Magic team that has a bit of a different look.
Paolo Banchero and Jamahl Mosley praise Desmond Bane’s fit and leadership after Orlando Magic’s 125-121 win over the Miami Heat.
Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner scored 24 points each, Desmond Bane added 23 in his Orlando debut, and the Magic beat the Miami Heat 125-121 in the season opener for both teams.
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NBA Analyst raises "Red Flag Over Paolo Banchero," compares him to Josh Smith
Kirk Goldsberry believes Paolo Banchero’s career is stagnating due to his inability to develop a reliable jump shot.
Kirk Goldsberry, long of ESPN, compared Banchero to long-time Atlanta Hawk forward Josh Smith, who had a productive career with plenty of flashes, but also was known for taking bad shots and not getting the most out of his ridiculous talent.
Cade Cunningham had 30 points and 10 assists as the Detroit Pistons overcame a slow start to beat the Orlando Magic 135-116 on Wednesday.