Paolo Banchero is back to his franchise leading ways of late for the Orlando Magic
After months of missing games after a groin injury and gradually recovering to game shape, Paolo finally looks like Paolo again.Paolo Banchero is delivering All-Star level play again for Orlando Jan 30, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero drives to the basket past Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles in the first quarter at Kia Center.
Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesThough it should be noted, Orlando only had a 6-8 record in this stretch. In Paolo's All-Star 2024 season, Banchero averaged 23 PTS - 7 REB - 5 AST / 3 TO - 1 STL on 50% eFG% - 34% 3P% - 73% FT%; so this 15gm stretch would be better numbers than his All-Star season. Against the Raptors, Banchero continued to ball out like a star, posting 20 PTS, 10 REB, 6 AST , 1 STL, 1 BLK on 5/11 FG and 9/11 FT. Orlando found Banchero in good spots, utilizing Paolo as a roller in P&R with Suggs and DHO with Black, and as a shot-creator with Banchero initiating P&P with Bane and Tyus. The Magic found a good mix early and often in playcalling their most effective halfcourt sets through their most efficient scoring creators to follow a good process in creating good looks for the team throughout. This included Orlando running Double Drag P&R for its guards and off-ball screens for Bane to get moving downhill with a head of steam. Bane pulling out a quick trigger early and often kept Orlando in the game throughout.Jan 26, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley stands on the court in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images | David Richard-Imagn ImagesI asked Jamahl Mosley how Orlando deals with outside noise and keeping the message fresh now that he's halfway through his fifth season:Our guys have done a great job of not hearing the noise because we have an expectation on ourselves”“Allow other coaches to communicate same message… different voices at different times…Ryan is a basketball scout data analyst who has been covering the Orlando Magic, NBA, and NBA Draft with a focus on roster building strategy, data analytics, film breakdowns, and player development since 2017. He is credentialed media for the Orlando Magic along with top high schools in Central Florida where he scouts talent in marquee matchups at Montverde Academy, IMG Academy, Oak Ridge, and the NBPA Top-100 Camp. He generates basketball data visualizations, formerly with The BBall Index. He has two B.A.s from Florida State University in Business Management and Business Marketing. Twitter/YouTube/Substack: @BeyondTheRK
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