Banchero Scores 18 Points in Win, Minutes Increase Post-Groin Strain

Paolo Banchero closed with 18 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, and one block across 32 minutes in Orlando's 117-108 win over the Heat on Tuesday. Despite a pregame minutes restriction following a 10-game absence due to a groin strain, Banchero saw a significant bump in playing time, finishing as the Magic's third-leading scorer. He hit multiple triples for a second consecutive game and appears to be trending toward a full workload.