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Paolo Banchero scores 36 points as Magic rally past Hawks 114-108

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots around Atlanta Hawks forward Georges Niang during the first half Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots around Atlanta Hawks forward Georges Niang during the first half Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Posted Thursday, February 20, 2025 10:58 pm

By BILL TROCCHI, Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 36 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists as the Orlando Magic rallied from an early 19-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 114-108 on Thursday night.

Franz Wagner scored 25 points and Cole Anthony had 17 for the Magic, who are seventh in the Eastern Conference — two spots ahead of the Hawks.

Banchero now has 47 games with at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists, the third most by a player before his 23rd birthday behind LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Trae Young scored 38 points for the Hawks, and rookie Zaccharie Risacher had his first double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.

The Magic overcame a poor shooting night from 3-point range, connecting on just 6 of 25 (24%).

The Hawks led 40-21 early in the second quarter, but the Magic took a one-point lead into halftime after outscoring Atlanta 38-18 the rest of the period. Banchero had 18 points during that stretch.

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