In a standout performance on Wednesday night, Paolo Banchero led the Orlando Magic to a victory over the injury-riddled New York Knicks, scoring 36 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and dishing out 5 assists, with a shooting performance of 6-10 from three-point range and 15-20 FG overall. This achievement marks Banchero as the first player in Magic franchise history to record at least 35 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 three-pointers made in a single game before the age of 22. Franz Wagner contributed with 21 points to the win. The game, which was the final one before the All-Star break for both teams, ended with a score of 118-100 in favor of the Magic, exacerbating the Knicks' losing streak to four games as they head into the NBA All-Star break. This loss highlights the Knicks' struggles, having faced injuries that impacted their performance, and underscores their need for recovery and strategizing during the break.
Knicks limp into All-Star break hoping to get healthy soon With some of his injured players expected back next week, Tom Thibodeau will use the time to figure out possible rotations he can use when his team is healthier. https://t.co/2OHoiAk1ii
🏀 KNICKS — Battered 4th place Knicks much better than 33-22 record indicates entering NBA All-Star break @Krisplashed N.Y. looked like title contenders right after the OG Anunoby trade. But then they lost 5 games. What's next https://t.co/zJh0sIkEGU
Column: the #Knicks are limping into the All-Star break after getting a crash-course reminder of just how fragile and delicate the tapestry of NBA prosperity really is. https://t.co/gKmXg44gKv
Knicks limp into All-Star break hoping to get healthy soon Tom Thibodeau will use the time looking for answers to snap a four-game losing streak. https://t.co/2OHoiAkz7Q
Shorthanded Knicks fall to Magic, crawl into NBA All-Star break with four straight losses and ready for a much-needed break https://t.co/BUDYpbciIv via @Newsday
Paolo Banchero drops 36 points as Magic secure victory over Knicks #NewYorkKnicks #OrlandoMagic #PaoloBanchero https://t.co/nFinyajbRW
Knicks' skid reaches four with loss to Magic It's the Knicks' longest losing streak of this season as they limp into the NBA All-Star break. https://t.co/UL998YvkwM
Paolo Banchero scored 36 points, Franz Wagner added 21 and the Magic beat the injury-riddled Knicks 118-100 on Wednesday night in the final game before the All-Star break for both teams. https://t.co/twxqGLaW1U #NewYorkForever
🏀 WEDNESDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀 Paolo Banchero's highly-efficient night (15-20 FGM) leads the @OrlandoMagic to the home W over the Knicks! Franz Wagner: 21 PTS, 6 AST, 3 STL Jalen Brunson: 33 PTS, 5 3PM, 6 AST https://t.co/g8MH9Ga8um
Paolo was COOKIN in the W. 36 PTS 7 REB 5 AST 6-10 3PM 15-20 FG https://t.co/0w6d2hg5Cb
Banchero becomes the first player in Magic franchise history to record 35+ points, 5+ rebounds, 5+ assists, and 5+ 3PM in a game, age 21 or younger. https://t.co/omiV8U62wX https://t.co/fG28liAZ3B