Banchero Erupts for Game-High 36 Points, Records Career-High Double-Double

Paolo Banchero exploded for a game-high 36 points (12-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 10-11 FT), 10 rebounds, and six assists in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 110-109 win over the Lakers. This marked his best scoring performance since January 26 and a new career high with his 17th double-double of the season. The Magic forward has been in excellent form, topping 20 points in five of his last eight games, averaging 22.6 points, 7.6 boards, 5.6 assists, 1.6 threes, and 1.0 blocks over that stretch.