In taking the best shots that both the Sacramento Kings and the injury bug had to offer, Paolo Banchero countered by supplying the Orlando Magic with the best shot-making performance of his young career. Cooler than the other side of the pillow with his team down by one and the crowd’s energy at its apex, the first-time All-Star maneuvers quickly into a set-up dribble before balancing himself into an arena-quieting 3-pointer. Banchero’s excellence helped the Magic nearly survive a double-overtime thriller with four rotation players and two starters on the mend. Fighting through an ankle injury of his own, Banchero tossed in a career-high 43 points, four rebounds, five assists, and six triples, helping Orlando set a franchise record for 3-pointers on January 3, 2024. · Jan 4, 2024