Orlando Magic Surge Ahead with Banchero's Brilliance, Edge Closer to Playoffs
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
Paolo Banchero led the Orlando Magic to a 119-112 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, marking their third consecutive win. Banchero's 33 points and 10 rebounds were pivotal as Orlando moved two games ahead of Atlanta in the Eastern Conference standings, with only three games left in the regular season. The Magic's win was highlighted by strong performances from Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr., while Atlanta's Onyeka Okongwu and Trae Young put up significant numbers in a losing effort.
Key Points
Paolo Banchero achieved his third straight double-double with 33 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Orlando Magic to a 119-112 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
The victory moved Orlando two games ahead of Atlanta in the Eastern Conference standings, with both teams having three games remaining.
Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. contributed significantly to the Magic's win, with Wagner scoring 22 points and Carter adding 17 points, nine rebounds, and six steals.
Onyeka Okongwu of the Hawks matched his career high with 30 points and 14 rebounds, while Trae Young added 28 points and 10 assists in the loss.
The Magic shot efficiently, with 50% from the field and 41.2% from three-point range, maintaining a lead throughout much of the game.
