Paolo Banchero Stats
- Height / Weight
- 82 / 250 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 11/12/2002 (21)
- Experience
- 2
- College
- Duke
Career Stats
Paolo Banchero Last 10 Games
Paolo Banchero News
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers en route to a blowout win in Game 3 on Thursday night. After producing two high-turnover totals in the first two playoff games of his career, Banchero settled in and didn't turn the ball over once on Thursday. The Duke product finished this contest with 31 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, and one steal while shooting 13-for-26 overall and 4-for-9 from downtown. Banchero is the driving force of the Magic offense, so when he gets into a rhythm, the Magic look a lot better as a unit. He's also produced fewer turnovers and better shooting percentages when playing at home this season.
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (illness) will play in Thursday's contest versus the Utah Jazz. A game-time decision entering play, Banchero will return for the Magic on Thursday following a three-game absence due to an illness. After getting on a heater before the All-Star break, the 21-year-old rising star hasn't looked sharp of late with 13.5 points on 28.1% shooting from the floor and 1.0 threes on 33.0% shooting from long range in two outings since returning from the break. A prime get-right spot against the Jazz awaits Banchero, however, as Utah is allowing more FanDuel points to opposing power forwards than any other squad this year. Lock the 2022-23 Rookie of the Year into season-long fantasy lineups on Thursday, and his DFS appeal is certainly appetizing as a potential slate breaker. Caleb Houstan will revert to Orlando's second unit as well as fantasy obscurity with Banchero back in the fold.
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (illness) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game versus the Utah Jazz. Luckily for DFS players, Thursday's tip-off comes in the early window at 7:00 p.m. EST, so we'll know Banchero's status ahead of when fantasy lineups lock. The 21-year-old All-Star has a mouthwatering matchup against the Jazz, who are giving up the most fantasy points to opposing power forwards on FanDuel this year, so he'll be a great pivot off Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) if available for those paying up at the position on Thursday. It's not a great sign that the Magic have already ruled out Jonathan Isaac (illness), so if Banchero cannot give it a go for a third game in a row, Franz Wagner would continue to orchestrate Orlando's offense in a plum spot versus Utah.
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (illness) is officially listed as questionable for the Magic's game Thursday against the Jazz. The 21-year-old missed the team's game on Tuesday due to illness and is at risk of sitting out his third consecutive game on Thursday. Should Banchero be sidelined once more, Caleb Houston would likely step into the starting lineup again. Banchero boasts averages of 22.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 5.2 assists in 34.8 minutes per game this season.
Orlando Magic Depth Chart
*Starters marked in blue
PG | Jalen Suggs |
Cole Anthony |
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Markelle Fultz |
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Anthony Black |
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SG | Gary Harris |
Caleb Houstan |
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Jett Howard |
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Kevon Harris |
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Trevelin Queen |
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SF | Franz Wagner |
Joe Ingles |
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Chuma Okeke |
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PF | Paolo Banchero |
Moritz Wagner |
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Admiral Schofield |
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C | Jonathan Isaac |
Wendell Carter Jr. |
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Goga Bitadze |