Paolo Banchero made it clear he needs to point out throughout summer time league that he can turn into a “go-to guy” for the Orlando Magic.
His first two performances counsel that would occur whereas additionally exhibiting the work that must be completed.
After impressing in his summer time league debut in a win over the Houston Rockets Thursday, Banchero led the Magic of their 94-92 double-overtime win over the Sacramento Kings Saturday afternoon on the Thomas & Mack Center.
Banchero complied 23 factors, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals and a couple of blocks, and was as soon as once more the crew’s offensive hub for many of his time on the ground.
He wasn’t as environment friendly from the sector (6 of 15) in comparison with Thursday and struggled with caring for the ball (8 turnovers), however discovered success in attending to the road and creating scoring alternatives for his teammates as a ball handler.
Admiral Schofield completed with 14 factors (3 of 5 on 3-pointers) whereas R.J. Hampton had 13 factors, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and a couple of steals.
Orlando led for all the second half, together with by 82-64 in the course of the fourth quarter, however the Kings began to power the ball out of Banchero’s arms late within the recreation.
The gameplan was profitable, with Sacramento holding the Magic to five factors throughout the closing 5:26 of regulation to assist get again into the sport.
Orlando struggled with turnovers throughout that stretch, together with Banchero’s dangerous inbounds cross with 0.1 seconds remaining in regulation to Keegan Murray, who hit a 3 to power the sport into extra time tied at 87.
The Kings led 92-89 with six seconds left in extra time earlier than Devin Cannady (10 factors) knocked down 3 free throws after being fouled on an try from past the arc to take the sport into sudden-death second extra time.
Banchero blocked a Neemias Queta alley-oop try on the Kings’ first possession of the second extra time earlier than aiding Emanuel Terry on a layup on the following for the win.
The Magic will play the Oklahoma City Thunder at 9 p.m. on Monday (ESPN) of their subsequent summer time league contest.
This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email Khobi Price at [email protected] or comply with him on Twitter at @khobi_price.
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