Paolo Banchero - NFBKC | High Stakes Fantasy Basketball

Paolo Banchero

Ht: 6'8" | Wt: 250 lbs | Age : 20

Eligible Draft Positions: F,FLEX

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Year	G	FGA	FG	FG2	FG3	FG%	FTA	FT	FT%	TPTS	PPG	AST	APG	ORB	DRB	RB	RPG	STL	SPG	BLK	BPG	MIN	MPG
2023	60	1,060	489	398	91	46.1	429	303	70.6	1,372	22.9	310	5.2	66	344	410	6.8	59	1.0	31	0.5	2,085	34.75

Sun, May 5, 2024, 3:05 PM

Paolo Banchero records 38/16/2/3/1 line in Game 7

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Paolo Banchero logged 41 minutes in Sunday's 106-94 loss to Cleveland, amassing 38 points (10-of-28 FGs, 15-of-18 FTs), 16 rebounds, two assists, three steals, one block, and three 3-pointers.

Analysis: Between the field goal percentage and his five turnovers, Banchero did not have the most efficient Sunday afternoon. However, his overall play was the primary reason why Orlando had a chance to win Game 7. The lack of consistent help from others factored into Banchero's efficiency issues. Still, he gained a significant amount of respect from mainstream followers of the NBA with his play throughout the series. Orlando lost all four games its standout forward committed at least five turnovers. And that category significantly impacted his fantasy value during the regular season. While a top 100 player in 8-cat formats, Banchero finished the regular season outside the top 150 in 9-cat. How Orlando handles its needs on the perimeter (consistent shooting and playmaking) will impact whether Banchero comes off in the fifth round of most drafts (as he did last fall) or slightly higher.

Fri, May 3, 2024, 8:55 PM

Paolo Banchero scores team-high 27 points Friday

Paolo Banchero finished Friday's Game 6 victory over the Cavaliers with 27 points (9-of-20 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 41 minutes.

Analysis: With their backs against the wall, Banchero and the Magic stepped up to force a decisive Game 7. The All-Star forward led the way offensively while combining with Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs to make some playoff history. That trio became the third-youngest to score at least 20 points in the same playoff game, joining two separate Oklahoma City Thunder tandems (Durant/Harden/Westbrook and Durant/Ibaka/Westbrook). Orlando will need to win in Cleveland on Sunday to advance. Still, Banchero's performance in Game 5 should inspire confidence that he can play at a high level on the road, as he struggled mightily with turnovers (15) in the series' first two games.

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