Paolo Banchero is working his way back from a torn right oblique and will not take the court for the Orlando Magic. This injury has kept him sidelined as he aims to regain game conditioning shape. The Magic have confirmed that Banchero will be out for their upcoming games.
What It Means
Paolo Banchero has been limited this season, playing in only 5 games while missing 32. Despite his absence, the Magic have managed a record of 19-13 without him, compared to 3-2 when he plays. The team averages 112.2 points per game with Banchero in the lineup, but this drops to 104.6 points per game when he is out. For the season, Banchero is averaging 29 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game with a field goal percentage of 49.5%.
