Paolo Banchero, a young player for the Orlando Magic, showcased an outstanding performance in Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the first half, he scored 24 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, made 2 steals, and 1 block, setting a record for most points in a Game 7 by a player 21 or younger. Despite his remarkable efforts, the Magic fell short, with Banchero finishing the game with 38 points, 16 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Paolo Banchero in his first playoff series π₯ π·27.0 PPG π·8.6 RPG π·4.0 APG π·46 FG% π·40 3P% π·76 FT% The 2nd youngest player in NBA history to average 25+ PPG & 5+ RPG in a playoff series (LeBron James in 2006) (via @StatMamba) https://t.co/3vZTeBqnRF
Paolo Banchero quickly broke a scoring record held by LeBron James in Game 7 against the Cavaliers https://t.co/tCbYiJuNoD
Paolo Banchero gave it his all, but the Magic fall short. β O 25.5 Total Points β O 7.5 Total Rebounds β To Record A Double Double +175 https://t.co/EqiGJRMr6I
Paolo Banchero in Year 2: πͺ 22.6 PPG πͺ 6.9 RPG πͺ 5.4 APG πͺ Eastern Conference All-Star πͺ Three playoff games with 30+ points πͺ Four playoff games with 8+ rebounds Orlando's young star is just getting started π https://t.co/HcR9r2JDVU
Paolo Banchero in Year 2: πͺ 22.6 PPG πͺ 6.9 RPG πͺ 5.4 APG πͺ Eastern Conference All-Star πͺ Three playoff games with 30+ points πͺ Four playoff games with 8+ rebounds The future is bright for him and the Magic π https://t.co/BjupeJzAky
Paolo Banchero today: 41 minutes 38 points 16 rebounds 3 steals Future is VERY bright in Orlando. βοΈ https://t.co/dLvyomgist
Paolo Banchero in Game 7 β¬οΈ πΈ 38 PTS (o24.5) β πΈ 16 REBS (o7.5) β πΈ 3 STLS (o0.5) β The Magic fell short, but Paolo is a PROBLEM π³ https://t.co/zGdncxyFkO
Paolo Banchero today: 38 Points 16 Rebounds 3 Steals 2 Assists 1 Block https://t.co/po55yOjcKF
Paolo Banchero today: 38 points 16 rebounds 3 steals https://t.co/e99hpz7HG9
Paolo Banchero muscles his way into the bucket for 36 PTS πͺ ORL trails CLE late in the 4Q of Game 7 on ABC https://t.co/7opr152A4U
PAOLO BANCHERO HAS HIT HIS OVERS FOR POINTS AND REBOUNDS WITH LOTS OF TIME LEFT IN GAME 7. β¨ β O 25.5 Total Points β O 7.5 Total Rebounds https://t.co/NDzCy7sez6
Paolo Banchero had the most points (24) EVER in the 1st half of a Game 7 by a player 21 years old or younger π± (via @NBA) https://t.co/2D7d8m3sNh
Paolo Banchero had 24 points in the first half vs. the Cavs, passing LeBron James (2006) for the most points scored in a Game 7 by a player age 21 or younger in NBA history π₯ https://t.co/H5x3qqhbF3
WHAT A HALF FOR PAOLO BANCHERO. π₯ Can he stay hot and lead the Magic to a Game 7 victory? https://t.co/6IXf0CtWDi
Paolo Banchero is on fire in Game 7. 24 points in just the first half π₯ https://t.co/lCH9YUqTHc
Paolo Banchero was a FORCE in the 1st half of Game 7 in Cleveland πͺ 24 PTS 8 REB 2 STL 2 3PM Banchero has the most points EVER in the 1st half of a Game 7 by a player 21 years of age or younger π€― https://t.co/yEw1z3OuCZ
Paolo went OFF in the 1st half of his first Game 7. π§βπ³ https://t.co/45jvmJhP3F
Paolo Banchero in the first half: βͺοΈ 24 PTS βͺοΈ 8 REB βͺοΈ 2 AST βͺοΈ 2 STL βͺοΈ 1 BLK He becomes only the second player to score 20+ in a single half of a Game 7 (LeBron James) https://t.co/GaGwg7BtSr
Paolo Banchero at HALFTIME: 24 PTS 8 REB 2 AST 2 STL 1 BLK 6-of-13 FG Magic lead the Cavs by 10 at the half π€ https://t.co/AlWUCG0QL0
Paolo in the first half in his first career Game 7: πͺ 24 points πͺ 8 rebounds Magic up 10 at half π https://t.co/N0t8Wy8DS8
Paolo Banchero in the first half of Game 7 β¬οΈ πΈ 24 PTS πΈ 8 REBS πΈ 2 STLS πΈ 1 BLK The 21-year-old is putting on a show πͺ https://t.co/zo6dMH9RCs
Paolo Banchero at halftime: 24 Points 8 Rebounds 2 Assists 2 Steals 1 Block 10/10 FTM https://t.co/ubaykPlrEB
Paolo Banchero is the second player age 21 or younger to score 20+ points in a half in a Game 7. The other is LeBron James π€― https://t.co/CMDOZSoJ2F
Paolo Banchero at halftime: 24 points 8 rebounds 2 steals ππ₯ https://t.co/2QOZMHxhoR
Paolo Banchero is second player age 21 or younger to score 20+ points in a half in a Game 7. The other is LeBron James π€― https://t.co/HH4PGO6QP1
Paolo Banchero euros his way past the defense for the easy layup! ORL leads in the 2Q of Game 7 on ABC https://t.co/N3KaXNjRkV
Paolo Banchero is HOT early in Game 7. π₯ β O 6.5 1Q Points β O 2.5 1Q Rebounds β O 1.5 1Q Assists https://t.co/9e1fNyKlN1
Paolo Banchero is off to a HOT start in the 1st quarter. π₯ β O 6.5 1Q Points β O 2.5 1Q Rebounds https://t.co/a41FAqjCh7
Paolo Banchero (8 PTS) is getting to it early in the 1Q of Game 7! ORL-CLE is underway on ABC https://t.co/pijOmukV3P
Paolo Banchero arrives in Cleveland for Game 7 action! ORL advances to the East Semis with a win at 1pm/et on ABC πΏ https://t.co/NhrBewCmXx
Paolo Banchero has been as good as advertised in his first playoff series. π· 25.2 PPG π· 7.3 RPG π· 48 FG% What will he do for an encore in Game 7? https://t.co/S2j0tusrai