• November 22, 2024

Paolo Banchero out indefinitely with oblique injury

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) celebrates after a basket against the Indiana Pacers in the fourth quarter of an NBA game at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The Orlando Magic said Thursday that forward Paolo Banchero is out indefinitely after suffering a torn right oblique. The 21-year-old star will be evaluated…

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Chris Banchero, Paul Lee will only take 4-pointer within flow

Meralco guard Chris Banchero gestures after hitting the first four-point shot in the PBA early in the second quarter against Magnolia.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Chris Banchero has done something his globally popular cousin, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, won’t be doing in the foreseeable future. The Meralco guard became the first player to ever hit a 4-point…

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Chris Banchero, Meralco ready for Lassiter, San Miguel firepower

Meralco Bolts guard Chris Banchero during the PBA Finals press conference.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—There won’t be shortage of firepower between San Miguel Beer and Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. While the Beermen boast a slew of shooters–led by Marcio Lassiter—that complement superstar big man June Mar Fajardo, the Bolts also have their snipers…

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Tim Cone, Ginebra look to avoid Banchero explosion in Game 6

SCHEDULE: 2024 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Meralco Bolts’ Chris Banchero against San Miguel Beermen defeners in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra took the pivotal 3-2 lead over Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals at Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday but it didn’t come easy. While the Gin Kings came…

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NBA: Paolo Banchero, Magic force Game 7 vs Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, right, go after a rebound during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, May 3, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) ORLANDO, Florida — Paolo Banchero scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth…

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NBA: Paolo Banchero, Magic slip past Hawks in OT

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots as Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) ORLANDO, Florida — Paolo Banchero scored eight of his 35 points in overtime, Caleb Houstan added a career-high 25 points…

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NBA: Paolo Banchero hits go-ahead free throws, Magic edge Nuggets

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, right, looks to shoot as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, and forward Aaron Gordon, center, defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER — Paolo Banchero hit a pair of go-ahead free throws with 9.7 seconds remaining…

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NBA: Paolo Banchero, Magic down Cavaliers

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, looks for a shot as he moves past Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) ORLANDO, Florida — Orlando’s Paolo Banchero had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Franz Wagner scored 19…

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A win and signs of better days ahead for Bolts in Banchero return

Chris Banchero (left) also helps hold down TNT guards like Jayson Castro. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Chris Banchero’s vital performance in his season debut Sunday has sparked some sense of optimism in Meralco’s campaign at home and on foreign soil. “It’s nice to see guys start coming in because we know what we’re capable of when…

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NBA: Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero power Magic past Lakers

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) drives to the basket while defended by Los Angeles Lakers guard Max Christie (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough) ORLANDO, Florida — Franz Wagner scored 26 points, Paolo Banchero added 25 points, 10 assists and…

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