Paolo Banchero Hits 50 factors In Win Over Pacers

It was an evening to recollect for Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero, who recorded the NBA’s first 50-point recreation this season in a profession greatest efficiency. 

Paolo Banchero Scores 50 Factors In Profession Excessive Sport

2022-23 Rookie of the Yr Banchero completed with 50 factors, 13 rebounds and 9 assists to assist Orlando Magic overcome the Indiana Pacers on Monday night time.

The 21-year-old additionally shot an environment friendly 61.5% from the ground to take Magic’s file to 3-1 for the brand new marketing campaign. He hit 50 because of a magical 37-point first half show.

It was the primary time that an NBA participant had hit 50 factors up to now this season and Banchero turned the second-youngest participant in league historical past at 21 years and 351 days outdated to hit 50 in a recreation, with LeBron James topping the chart. All-time main scorer LeBron was additionally within the headlines on Monday night time after maintaining his double-digit streak alive in the course of the Lakers’ first defeat of the season.

WATCH: Banchero Dominates With 50 Factors In Magic Win

Banchero spoke to the media after his Franchise-record show: “Man, I’m drained. I’m drained as hell, but it surely was a hell of a recreation. 

“It was simply being within the zone. I felt like I used to be in an open health club, again at dwelling, simply engaged on my recreation. Each shot felt prefer it was getting in and it’s a very good feeling while you’ve bought a day like that. Not each recreation goes to be like that, however I’m glad at present was.”

Jalen Suggs additionally put up a high show, scorign 25 factors, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.

After already dispatching the Warmth, Nets and the Pacers, subsequent up for Magic is a conflict with Chicago Bulls on Wednesday.