Paolo Banchero posts 16 points, five rebounds, four assists in first half

Follows a 10-of-13, 20-plus-point preseason outing Oct. 14

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Paolo Banchero in the first half vs. MIA: 16 PTS 5 REB 4 AST https://t.co/Vlo698JLAF Via @OrlandoMagic on X

What happened: Paolo Banchero recorded 16 points, five rebounds, and four assists in the first half of his fourth 2026-27 NBA preseason outing on Oct. 16.

Why it matters: The productive opening half builds on his 20-plus-point preseason performance on Oct. 14 as tune-up play continues ahead of the 2026-27 regular-season tip-off.

By the numbers: Banchero logged 16 first-half points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists on Oct. 16 after shooting 10-of-13 from the field with a plus-19 mark on Oct. 14.

What to watch: Second-half preseason rotation minutes and the upcoming 2026-27 regular-season opener.

Sources

@OrlandoMagic 2026-10-17T00:19:51.392154+00:00

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