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Orlando Magic lose season opener despite Paolo Banchero dominance
Orlando Magic fall 132-125 to Atlanta Hawks in season opener as Paolo Banchero scores 35 points.
In brief
Orlando Magic fall 132-125 to Atlanta Hawks in season opener as Paolo Banchero scores 35 points. Orlando Magic lost 132-125 to Atlanta Hawks in season opener despite Paolo Banchero's 35-point performance. Originally reported by Orlando Magic On SI.
Magic lose season opener
Orlando Magic fell 132-125 to Atlanta Hawks in season opener on Wednesday.
Hawks lead with three 20-point scorers
Atlanta Hawks had three 20-point scorers led by Nickeil Alexander-Walker with 31 points.
Paolo Banchero dominates
Paolo Banchero scored 35 points with seven rebounds and 10 assists on 10-of-12 shooting.
Banchero's career highlight
Banchero scored 30 points on 9-of-13 shooting against Utah Jazz on November 2, 2023.
Magic struggle in second half
Magic trailed by 14 points in second half after strong first half start.
Key plays by Magic
Wendell Carter Jr., Banchero, Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane scored timely baskets.
CJ McCollum and Alexander-Walker seal win
CJ McCollum and Alexander-Walker converted key buckets to prevent Magic comeback.
Jase Richardson inserted into rotation
Jase Richardson replaced Jamahl Mosley in rotation with two points and two rebounds.
Sweeney allows Richardson to play through mistakes
Sweeney let Richardson play through mistakes instead of yanking him for Jevon Carter.
Magic go 10-deep in game
Magic played 10 players in game with Richardson seeing limited role.
The headline
Orlando Magic lost 132-125 to Atlanta Hawks in season opener despite Paolo Banchero's 35-point performance.
