Paolo Banchero scores 36 points as Magic rally past Hawks 114-108

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots against Atlanta Hawks forward Georges Niang (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Atlanta.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots against Atlanta Hawks forward Georges Niang (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)


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ATLANTA — Paolo Banchero had 36 points, 10 rebounds and five assists as the Orlando Magic rallied from an early 19-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 114-108. Franz Wagner scored 25 points and Cole Anthony had 17 for the Magic, who are seventh in the Eastern Conference — two spots ahead of the Hawks. Banchero now has 47 games with at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists, the third most by a player before his 23rd birthday behind LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Trae Young scored 38 points for the Hawks. Rookie Zaccharie Risacher had his first double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.

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