Paolo Banchero Leads Orlando Magic to 115-113 Victory Over Utah Jazz with Late 4th Quarter Layup

Banchero, 2023 Rookie of the Year, rebounds from early-season struggle with season-high 30 points, carrying Magic to .500 on road trip.

Paolo Banchero scored a season-high 30 points, including a game-deciding layup with 14 seconds left, leading the Orlando Magic to a 115-113 victory over the Utah Jazz, helping the team end their four-game road trip with a 2-2 record.
Banchero, the 2023 Rookie of the Year, rebounded from a shaky start to the season with a stellar performance, contributing nine rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two blocks besides his scoring exploits.
Utah Jazz, which had trailed by 10 points in the fourth quarter, made a furious late rally with Lauri Markkanen scoring a 3-pointer to take a brief lead with 20.1 seconds remaining. Banchero's decisive layup undid the Jazz's lead.
Other significant contributors in the Magic win included Franz Wagner with 21 points and Cole Anthony with 18 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists from the bench. Orlando survived a late game scare when Anthony Black missed one of two free throws with 1.3 seconds left.
Utah Jazz's top performers were Lauri Markkanen with 22 points, Jordan Clarkson with 21 points, and John Collins with 20 points and 10 rebounds. A last-second error prevented Utah from getting a final shot off.