Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero Out Indefinitely with Torn Oblique
The 21-year-old All-Star forward will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks after sustaining the injury during a game against the Chicago Bulls.
- Paolo Banchero, the Magic's leading scorer and playmaker, suffered a torn right oblique during Wednesday's loss to the Bulls.
- Banchero was off to a strong start this season, averaging 29 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game.
- His injury occurred during a high-scoring week, including a career-high 50-point game against the Indiana Pacers.
- The Magic will rely on other players, such as Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, to step up in Banchero's absence.
- Coach Jamahl Mosley sees this as an opportunity for the team to grow and adapt without their star player.