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Paolo Banchero DROPS 1st Career TRIPLE-DOUBLE In Comeback W! 😤| January 5, 2024



Paolo Banchero DROPS 1st Career TRIPLE-DOUBLE In Comeback W! 😤| January 5, 2024

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The Orlando Magic outscored the Denver Nuggets, 68-53 in the second half, as they snap a 3-game losing streak and defeat Denver 122-120. Paolo Banchero tallied the first triple-double of his career with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists as Jalen Suggs had a career-high 27 points and 7 3PT FG. Cole Anthony tallied 23 points for Orlando as well. Nikola Jokic led Denver with 29 points (13-19 FG), 4 rebounds, and 8 assists while Jamal Murray added 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists. The Magic move to 20-15 while the Nuggets move to 25-12.

Paolo Banchero becomes the sixth player in Magic history to record a 30-point triple-double, joining:

Nikola Vucevic (2x)
Dwight Howard
Tracy McGrady
Penny Hardaway
Nick Anderson

At 21 years and 54 days old, he’s the youngest player in franchise history to do this.

22 Comments

  1. Paolo Banchero records his first ever career triple-double!!! Congratulations kid! Maybe there is a reason he was drafted first overall out of Duke.

  2. Prepare to be amazed as Paolo Banchero delivers his first career triple-double in a remarkable comeback win on January 5, 2024! 😤🏀 Watch in awe as Banchero displays his incredible skills, dominating the game with points, rebounds, and assists. His impact on the court is undeniable as he leads his team to a thrilling victory. Sit back, be inspired, and witness the historic moment as Paolo Banchero achieves his first career triple-double in a comeback win that will leave you in awe! 🌟🎥 #BancheroTripleDouble #ComebackWin #BasketballGreatness

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