The Orlando Magic hold a 2-1 series lead over the Detroit Pistons thanks to the strong play of forward Paolo Banchero. The 23-year-old is coming off his best performance of the series, finishing with 25 points,

Through three games in their first-round series, this Orlando Magic player has become a major problem for the Detroit Pistons.

Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 25 points to lead the Magic to a 113-108 victory. Banchero also had 12 rebounds, nine assists, three steals and two blocks to make sure Orlando survived after blowing a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter.

The Phoenix Suns may have a chance at acquiring Paolo Banchero from the Orlando Magic during the offseason via a blockbuster trade.

Paolo Banchero leads the Orlando Magic past the Detroit Pistons with a historic playoff stat line, joining Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant.

Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 25 points, and the Orlando Magic blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead before rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 113-105 on Saturday for a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.