Paolo Banchero News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Paolo Banchero dropped his worst habits right in time for the NBA Playoffs The Pistons are learning how tough it is to contain Banchero when he makes the right read.

7 HOURS AGO • FANSIDED.COM

Strong effort in Game 1 Banchero closed with 23 points (8-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Sunday's 112-101 win over the Pistons in Game 1 of the f...

Impact Banchero led the Magic in scoring as the team stunned Detroit to take the series lead. Banchero has struggled with consistency this season, but he's now scored at least 23 points in back-to-back games while shooting above 50 percent from the field.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero, Magic force Pistons to unfortunate 18-year NBA Playoffs streak | Sporting News The Pistons led by Cade Cunningham continue an 18-year NBA Playoffs trend after losing to Paolo Banchero and the Magic in Game 1.

22 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How Paolo Banchero, Magic stole Game 1 over Pistons There's an old adage that a postseason series doesn't begin until the road team wins. Well, the No. 8 Orlando Magic just picked up their fir...

23 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Paolo Banchero scores 23 and Magic beat Pistons 112-101 to extend NBA's longest home postseason skid

Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-r...

23 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Detroit begins playoffs against Orlando

The Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic to start the Eastern Conference first round

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Pistons play Magic in NBA playoffs, shooting to snap a streak and start a run that many don't expect

The Detroit Pistons have rebuilt their franchise in two years, coming back from one of the worst stretches in NBA history to earn top seeding in the Eastern Conference playoffs

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Unrealistic trade targets will do more harm than good for the Pistons The Pistons have no business pursuing Kawhi Leonard or Paolo Banchero.

2 DAYS AGO • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Painfully overlooked Giannis trade suitor has exactly what the Bucks need The Magic can offer Paolo Banchero to the Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

2 DAYS AGO • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Magic rout Hornets 121-90 in play-in game, advance to face Pistons in 1st round of playoffs

Paolo Banchero scored 25 points and the Orlando Magic built a 35-point lead in the first half on the way to a 121-90 rout of Charlotte Hornets in a play-in tournament game on Frida...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Scores game-high 25 points in win Banchero registered 25 points (9-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-8 FT), five rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block over 33 minutes during Friday's 121-90 Play-In win over the Hornets.

Impact Banchero struggled with turnovers and his shot in Wednesday's Play-In loss to the 76ers, but he bounced back in a big way Friday, powering the Magic to a blowout win over the Hornets. He ended his evening with just two turnovers and was a plus-17 in the 31-point victory. The Magic will now head to Detroit for their First Round matchup with the Pistons.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero's Play-In bounce-back just shattered dream Warriors trade The Orlando Magic's Play-In victory likely ended the Golden State Warriors' hypothetical chance at a dream Paolo Banchero trade.

2 DAYS AGO • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Paolo Banchero's Play-In performance just poured water on perfect Wolves trade If the Orlando Magic lost in the Play-In, maybe the Minnesota Timberwolves could have pursued a Jalen Suggs trade this summer.

2 DAYS AGO • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

"He got more excuses than a brother going to jail" - Kendrick Perkins rips Paolo Banchero after his poor Play-In showing Kendrick Perkins blasts Paolo Banchero after poor showing.

3 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Top Player Prop Bets for Hornets vs. Magic NBA Play-In Tournament on April 17, 2026 Sportsbooks have listed player props for LaMelo Ball, Paolo Banchero and others when the Charlotte Hornets visit the Orlando Magic at Kia Ce...

3 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Orlando and Charlotte meet in play-in game

The Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Hornets square off in the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

NBA East playoff preview capsules: Pistons-Magic, Celtics-76ers, Knicks-Hawks, Cavaliers-Raptors

The NBA playoffs begin Saturday

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rough night Wednesday Banchero totaled 18 points (7-22 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one block across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 109-97 Play-In Game loss to the 76ers.

Impact Banchero did more harm than good Wednesday, shooting under 33 percent from the floor for the second straight game, during which time he has also accumulated 12 turnovers. Wednesday's loss will see Orlando return home to host Charlotte for the right to play Detroit in the first round of the playoffs. If the Magic are to do any damage this postseason, Banchero is going to up his game on both ends of the floor.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero DOMINATED This Season 💪 | Top Plays | 2025-26 NBA Season

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Top Player Prop Bets for 76ers vs. Magic NBA Play-In Tournament on April 15, 2026 You can find player prop bet odds for Tyrese Maxey, Paolo Banchero and other players on the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic before thei...

5 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

76ers take on the Magic for play-in game

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Orlando Magic square off for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hawks dominated Magic in one vital aspect to skyrocket themselves out of the Play-In The Hawks' lockdown duo of Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels were able to shut down Magic star Paolo Banchero all season long.

APRIL 13 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Celtics' reserves beat Orlando 113-108, send Magic into a play-in game against the 76ers

Baylor Scheierman scored a career-high 30 points, Luka Garza added 27, including a key 3-pointer with 31.6 seconds left, and the Boston Celtics’ reserves defeated Orlando 113-108,...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Orlando takes road win streak into matchup with Boston

Orlando is looking to continue its three-game road win streak with a victory against Boston

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Wagner scores 25 as Magic beat Bulls 127-103 and move into sixth-place tie in the East with Toronto

Franz Wagner scored 25 points, Jamal Cain added 20 and the Orlando Magic remained in the running to avoid the play-in tournament by beating the Chicago Bulls 127-103

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

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