NBA: Banchero's late shot lifts Magic past Jazz, Wembanyama stars for Spurs

2023 Rookie of the Year Banchero also had nine rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks to help the Magic go 2-2.
NBA: Banchero's late shot lifts Magic past Jazz, Wembanyama stars for Spurs

BIG PLAY: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs. Pic: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Paolo Banchero hit a go-ahead layup with 14 seconds remaining and scored a season-high 30 points to lift the Orlando Magic to a thrilling 115-113 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night in Salt Lake City.

Banchero, who had struggled in Orlando's first four games, had his strongest outing of the season. He scored 10 straight points for the Magic in the final minutes and made 9 of 13 field goals overall.

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