# Orlando Magic Start Key

> Magic need Banchero, da Silva and defense for strong start.
- Title: Orlando Magic Start Key · Orlando Magic On SI | Shortify
- Summary: Magic need Banchero, da Silva and defense for strong start. Orlando Magic must improve offensive production, bench scoring and defense to start the 2026-27…
- Keywords: orlando magic, paolo banchero, tristan da silva, franz wagner, noah penda, anthony black, nba, 2026-27 season, preseason, sports, Orlando, Magic
- Source: Orlando Magic On SI — https://si.com/nba/magic/onsi/keys-to-a-good-start-for-banchero-and-the-orlando-magic-01m57p4vdt7z
- Published: 2026-10-19T11:00:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: orlando magic, paolo banchero, tristan da silva, franz wagner, noah penda, anthony black, nba, 2026-27 season, preseason, sports
## Magic start date
Orlando Magic begin 2026-27 season against Atlanta Hawks on Oct 21.
## Magic schedule
Magic face Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors twice.
## Banchero must hit ground running
Banchero scored 24 points in final two preseason games.
## Banchero shooting stats
Banchero shot 10-for-13 from field (76.9%) and 2-for-3 from deep (66.7%).
## Banchero needs momentum
Banchero must keep momentum from final preseason games.
## Offensive production key
Magic face tough teams; offensive production critical for strong start.
## Bench unit impact
Tristan da Silva averaged 16.5 points on 45.3% field shooting.
## Bench scoring importance
Da Silva scoring key if Wagner misses time or Penda is out.
## Key takeaway

Orlando Magic must improve offensive production, bench scoring and defense to start the 2026-27 season.