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Paolo Banchero's 50-Point Near Triple-Double Leads Magic Over Pacers

Oct 29, 2024, 01:11 AM

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero delivered a career-high performance with 50 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists, and 2 blocks in a victory over the Indiana Pacers. Banchero scored 19 points in the first quarter and tied a franchise record with 37 points by halftime, matching Tracy McGrady's record for most points scored in a half. He became the youngest forward since LeBron James in 2006 to record a 50-point game and is the second-youngest player ever with a 50-point, 10-rebound, 5-assist game, behind James. He is also the 10th youngest player to score 50 points in a game. Banchero shot 16-of-26 from the field and 15-of-22 from the free-throw line. He nearly achieved a triple-double, falling one assist short. He became the third player since 1997–98 to record at least 35 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in a half, joining James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. His 50-point game is the first in the NBA this season and the first for the Magic since Tracy McGrady in 2004. The Magic secured the win with contributions from other players, including a clutch three-pointer from rookie Anthony Black to break a tie late in the game.