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ORL • Power Forward • #5
1 day ago
Banchero could’ve probably had a triple-double if he played a few more minutes. Nevertheless, the 23-year-old power forward led the Magic to victory over the Bulls as he was +21 in 27 minutes. He had 14 points on 10 attempts from the field, nine rebounds and seven assists. Banchero and the Magic didn’t have the year they’d hoped for this season, leading to him providing 11th-round per game value.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
4 days ago
Banchero led seven Magic players in double figures on Wednesday, with the victory moving Orlando to within a game of Toronto in the loss column for sixth place in the East. The top six teams avoid the Play-In Tournament, which could be critical for the Magic given the recent returns from injury for Franz Wagner and Anthony Black. Orlando has two more games to play in the regular season, starting with the Bulls on Friday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
6 days ago
This type of performance from Banchero was great to see. He was incredibly efficient, which led to Orlando’s third straight win. He had a double-double on Sunday, but before that, he had a four-game stretch where he averaged just 12.3 points. This is the type of player they’ll need him to be if they want to make any noise in the postseason. Banchero has improved as a free throw shooter this season, which was on full display in this game. He still has holes in his fantasy game, but he’s certainly capable of filling up the box score.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
7 days ago
After scoring 30 points in a March 26 win over the Kings, Banchero averaged 12.3 points on 34.0 percent shooting in the next four games. He snapped out of that funk nicely on Sunday, recording a double-double as part of a complete stat line. Recording his 25th double-double, Banchero matched his season-high with 16 rebounds.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
11 days ago
While the rebounds and assists were solid, Banchero’s overall performance on Wednesday was disappointing. The Magic forward attempted nine shots from the field, the fewest in a game for him since December 23. As well as Banchero played in Tuesday’s win over the Suns, the inability to sustain that production factored into Orlando getting blown out by the Hawks.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
12 days ago
Banchero was +12 in the win over the Suns. The 23-year-old power forward was just a rebound and two assists shy of a triple-double in this one. Banchero had four turnovers and averaged 3.8 turnovers per game in March. He provided 11th-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Magic still have three games remaining in Week 23, starting with a matchup against the Hawks on Wednesday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
14 days ago
Banchero wasn’t the only Magic player to perform poorly in the 139-87 loss, but it’s nearly impossible to win a game when your star struggles this badly. He missed all five of his three-point attempts and shot 33.3 percent from inside the arc. Banchero, who played 30 minutes, finished with more turnovers (five) than made field goals (three) in a brutal finish for Paolo and the fantasy managers rostering him. The Magic play four games in Week 23, starting with the Suns on Tuesday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
17 days ago
Banchero has been on a roll recently, having scored at least 30 points in three straight and four of his last six games. Against the Kings, the Magic forward shot 50 percent from the field and also put up quality numbers in rebounds and assists. Over the past two weeks, Banchero has been a third-round player in eight-cat formats, thanks to the combination of improved raw numbers and efficiency. Orlando concludes its Week 22 slate on Sunday against the Raptors.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
18 days ago
Though it didn’t help Orlando snap their losing streak, Banchero remained hot for a second straight game. He has averaged 37.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 3.5 triples per game while shooting efficiently in both games. The turnovers have been an issue, but that is expected with this much volume. Banchero has struggled in category leagues throughout his career, but he has been much better during the second half of this season, largely because he is shooting better from the floor and free throw line.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
20 days ago
Banchero’s 39 points on Monday were a season-high, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Magic from dropping a fifth straight game. Even worse for Orlando was that Indiana entered the game on a 16-game losing streak. Since March 1, Banchero has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats, despite his limited defensive production. The Magic forward shooting 49.1 percent from the field during this stretch certainly helps. Orlando plays three more games in Week 22, starting with the Cavaliers on Tuesday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
22 days ago
Seven Magic players reached double figures on Saturday, but none had more than Banchero’s 16 points. The issue for him was the poor shooting from the field, with the Magic forward making four of his 11 two-point attempts. The rebounds, assists, and steals were good in terms of category league value, but managers look for more offensive production from Banchero than they received on Saturday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
24 days ago
Banchero continues to alternate between efficient and inefficient performances. He was awesome against the Thunder on Tuesday, but he struggled in this one, which led to a third straight loss after seven straight wins. Still, Banchero is fantastic in points leagues because even he is inefficient, he still pours in the counting stats. Hopefully the trend will continue, and Banchero will finish out the week with a strong outing against the Lakers on Saturday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
26 days ago
Banchero struggled with his shot in Monday’s loss to the Hawks, but he was able to get back on track in this one, even if the end result was another loss. He had his third double-double over his last four games and was efficient from both the floor and free throw line. It hasn’t come consistently, but Banchero has had some excellent performances over the past month. He’ll look to keep it going in Charlotte on Thursday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
27 days ago
Fantasy managers, especially those in points leagues, will be thankful that Banchero was able to get to the foul line consistently in Monday’s defeat. The Magic forward shot 2-of-11 from inside the arc, torpedoing his overall field-goal percentage. The final tally was boosted by 11 points scored at the foul line, but there was some value to be had in Banchero’s rebounds, assists and blocked shots. Orlando plays three more games in Week 21, starting with the Thunder on Tuesday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
29 days ago
While the defensive production has largely been non-existent, Banchero has been a much-improved option in category leagues since the All-Star break. Averaging 25.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.3 three-pointers while shooting 49.6 percent from the field and 82.1 percent from the foul line, the Magic forward has been a top-25 player since February 19. The Magic play four games in Week 21, starting with the Hawks on Monday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
March has been an excellent month for Banchero thus far. In six games, he’s scored 24 points or more in five. He’s averaged 26.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 57 percent from the field and nearly 79 percent from the foul line. Even with the lackluster defensive production, Banchero has been close to a top-25 player in eight-cat formats since March 1, according to Basketball Monster.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Banchero had a spinning layup and was fouled just before halftime to give the Magic a 67-55 lead. The 23-year-old power forward had a dunk in transition three minutes into the second half that put the Magic up by 22. Banchero was superb in 29 minutes in the 39-point victory. He’s provided sixth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Magic have three games coming up in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Banchero and the Magic picked up an impressive road victory on Saturday, winning by 27 points. While he did commit five turnovers, fantasy managers will take the points, rebounds and percentages that Banchero produced. And Orlando has one more game to play in Week 19, as they visit the Bucks on Sunday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Banchero has now recorded four double-doubles since the All-Star break, and he was also responsible for solid numbers in the assist and steal categories on Thursday. Generally speaking, the Magic forward has been a better option in points leagues than category leagues. However, since the break, Banchero has provided top-50 value in nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Not only did Banchero match his season high for scoring in this game, but he also had his best field goal percentage in a game this season. Washington simply didn’t have any answers for him, and he was able to clean up the turnovers after coughing the rock up nine times against Detroit on Sunday. He’ll look to carry some of this offensive success in to Thursday’s matchup with the Mavericks.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Fantasy managers have to appreciate Banchero’s dedication to getting to the line, both for the free-throw percentage bump and for the extra points. The 23-year-old small forward had nine turnovers against the Detroit defense, which can be crushing in nine-category formats. Banchero has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Magic have four games in the upcoming week, starting with a matchup against the Wizards on Tuesday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Banchero wasn’t able to match his efficiency from Tuesday’s win, but he was able to pour in more counting stats. He came close to recording a triple-double for the first time since December. Unfortunately, this type of inefficiency will continue to limit his output in category leagues, though he did finish this game without a turnover. He’ll look to wrap up the week with a strong performance against the Pistons on Sunday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 2 months ago
Banchero enjoyed one of his most productive nights of the season on Tuesday, and he was at his best during the third quarter. The Magic forward scored 17 points in the period, shooting 6-of-7 from the field. The 36 points were one shy of Banchero’s season-high, and he’s scored 30 or more in seven games. Banchero and the Magic head home for their final two games of Week 18, starting with the Rockets on Thursday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 2 months ago
After logging 47 minutes and recording one of his best stat lines of the season in Saturday’s double-overtime loss to the Suns, Banchero came back to earth against the Clippers. The rebounds and assists were good, but the Magic forward didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, and his line didn’t include any defensive stats. Banchero has long been a player with greater value in points leagues than category leagues, so Sunday’s final line was unsurprising in that regard. The Magic play three games in Week 18, starting with the Lakers on Tuesday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
about 2 months ago
Banchero’s first game back from the All-Star break was a productive one. Offensively, he lit it up from beyond the arc and tallied his most made three-pointers in a single game this season. He was also a contributor as a facilitator, and him picking up a couple stocks was a nice cherry on top. Banchero will likely need to perform at this level to keep Orlando in a good spot in the Eastern Conference standings.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
2 months ago
The Magic improved to 6-0 on the season when Banchero, Desmond Bane and Anthony Black all have at least 20 points. They needed every bit of it to squeak by a Jazz team that rested its starters in the fourth quarter. Banchero was excellent, though, with 23 points, a full stat line and two three-pointers. He’s provided fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Magic have four games in Week 17, starting with a matchup against the Bucks on Monday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
2 months ago
After shooting 17-of-41 from the field in his three previous games, Banchero was more efficient on offense in Thursday’s win over the Nets. Add in the assists and blocks, and this was a solid night as far as his category league value is concerned. Banchero and the Magic end their Week 16 schedule on Saturday against the Jazz, which also appears to be an advantageous matchup for the forward.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
2 months ago
Banchero had at least 20 points in 12 of his last 15 games entering play Sunday before settling for 19 points in the loss to the Spurs. The 23-year-old has provided fourth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Magic have three games upcoming in Week 16, starting with a matchup against the Thunder on Monday.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
2 months ago
Banchero had scored a combined 68 points in his last two games entering play Friday, but took a backseat to Desmond Bane when it came to scoring against the Raptors. The 23-year-old power forward still had a full stat line and came just one rebound and four assists away from a triple-double. Banchero has provided sixth-round per game value over the last two weeks. He’ll have another chance for a big game this week Sunday against the Spurs.
ORL • Power Forward • #5
2 months ago
Banchero was, once again, dominant on Wednesday. He logged a second straight 30-point double-double, mostly operating inside the arc to tally his points. The fourth-year forward led all scorers in the game and has slowly picked up his production in January following a rough December. If Banchero can continue playing at this level, he’ll have a chance to get the Magic back on track over the second half of the season. Fantasy managers should be excited about his recent progress.