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Banchero posted 36 points (10-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 13-15 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block across 40 minutes in Tuesday's 136-131 loss to the Cavaliers.
Banchero led the Magic in scoring and reached the 30-point threshold for a second consecutive contest, albeit in a losing effort. He also knocked down three triples for the third time over his last five outings -- the first time he's done so in any five-game stretch this season. The star forward also led the team in assists and has dished out at least five dimes in five straight games.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Entering starting five
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Cain is starting Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Cain will draw his first start of the season with both Jalen Suggs (illness) and Anthony Black (abdomen) sidelined for Tuesday's matchup. Cain has appeared in nine games off the bench in March and is averaging 6.4 points and 2.6 rebounds in 13.7 minutes.
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Magic's Jevon Carter: Reverting to bench role
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Carter won't start Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Carter got the starting nod in place of Jalen Suggs (illness) during Monday's loss to Indiana, but Jamal Cain will enter the starting five for Suggs in the second leg of this back-to-back. Carter has averaged 11.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 steals across 18.8 minutes per game over his last five outings off the bench.
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Magic's Moritz Wagner: Loses rotation spot to Bitadze
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Wagner (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Monday in the Magic's 128-126 loss to the Pacers.
After his season got off to a delayed start while he finished off his recovery from the ACL surgery he underwent in January 2025, Wagner has struggled to return to form since being cleared to make his debut just over two months ago. While Wagner had been an efficient scorer off the second unit over his previous four full seasons in Orlando, he's converted at a lowly 41.9 percent clip from the field and 32.8 percent rate from downtown through 29 appearances. Since Wagner doesn't offer much rim protection to make up for the lack of shooting efficiency, head coach Jamahl Mosley appears to have at least temporarily pulled the plug on the German big man. Goga Bitadze has now moved ahead of Wagner to serve as the backup to starting center Wendell Carter in each of the past two contests.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Practices in G League
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The Magic recalled Wagner (ankle) from the G League's Osceola Magic after he practiced with the affiliate Monday.
Wagner will remain out for Tuesday's game in Cleveland, but his assignment to the G League for practice represents the first notable sign of progress in the recovery process for the fifth-year forward since the Magic opted to shut him down over the All-Star break. The Magic haven't provided any details regarding the extent of Wagner's practice activity Monday, so until more information emerges on that front, his return to game action shouldn't be viewed as imminent. Wagner has played in just four games since he initially suffered a left high-ankle sprain in a Dec. 7 loss to the Knicks.
Isaac (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Isaac will remain sidelined with a left knee sprain. Orlando has yet to provide an update on his availability moving forward, so he can be considered doubtful for Thursday's matchup with the Kings until more information surfaces.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Listed out Tuesday
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Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Cleveland.
Wagner is in line for another absence while rehabbing from a left ankle sprain. The Magic haven't provided any indications that his return is imminent, so fantasy managers who have been holding him amid his extended absence shouldn't count on him being available for any of the team's remaining two games this week.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Sitting again Tuesday
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Black (abdomen) is out for Tuesday's game against Cleveland.
Black will miss yet another matchup while tending to an abdominal strain. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Thursday against the Kings, though he doesn't appear to be all that close to a return.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Suggs (illness) won't play Tuesday against the Cavaliers, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
Suggs sat out of Monday's matchup after waking up under the weather, and the team has now moved forward with downgrading him to out for the second half of Orlando's back-to-back. Jevon Carter drew the start at point guard Monday and should be in position to do so again in Cleveland.
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Magic's Jevon Carter: Comes up empty in start
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Carter posted two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal in 24 minutes during Monday's 128-126 loss to Indiana.
Carter was elevated into the starting lineup after Jalen Suggs was ruled out due to an illness. Having scored in double digits in four straight games coming into Monday, the hope was that Carter would make for an interesting stream option. However, those who took a chance on him were met with nothing but disappointment, as Carter recorded arguably his worst performance since joining the Magic. At this point, he should only be on the radar for streaming purposes, if and when the schedule works in his favor.
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Magic's Jett Howard: Another passive performance
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Howard chipped in 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt) and two rebounds across 16 minutes during Monday's 128-126 loss to the Pacers.
Howard scored in double digits for just the fifth time in his past 15 games, continuing what has been another disappointing season. To this point in his career, Howard has been unable to carve out a consistent role, instead often seeing the court only when those around him are injured.
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Magic's Tristan da Silva: Pops for 21 points in loss
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Da Silva contributed 21 points (9-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Monday's 128-126 loss to the Pacers.
After a number of underwhelming performances, da Silva managed to get things back on track, scoring at least 20 points for the first time in his past six appearances. Although he continues to start, da Silva has struggled to put up consistent numbers, ranking outside the top 110 over the past week. In four games during that time, he has averaged 12.5 points, 0.8 steals and 1.5 three-pointers, making him nothing more than a schedule-based streaming consideration.
Magic's Paolo Banchero: Massive scoring effort in loss
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Banchero closed with 39 points (13-27 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 9-12 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one steal in 37 minutes during Monday's 128-126 loss to the Pacers.
Banchero did his part and more, pouring in a season-best 39 points, though it wasn't enough to prevent a disappointing defeat. On the year, the power forward has now reached the 30-point mark 11 times, with four of those performances coming in March. Banchero entered Monday's contest shooting just 30.9 percent from beyond the arc with 1.2 made threes per game but went on to knock down four triples, his highest single-game total since draining five threes Feb. 19.
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Magic's Jevon Carter: Starting sans Suggs
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Carter will start Monday's game against the Pacers.
With Jalen Suggs (illness) joining Anthony Black (abdomen) and Franz Wagner (ankle) on the sidelines, Carter will get the starting nod for the first time this season. Over 12 appearances in March, the 30-year-old guard has averaged 8.4 points, 2.8 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 21.4 minutes per contest, though he'll likely see an uptick in minutes with the first unit.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Out with illness
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Suggs (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Presumably, Suggs woke up under the weather as he wasn't on the original injury report. Monday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so it remains to be seen if he will be cleared in time for Tuesday. As for Monday, the Magic may need to rely heavily on Jevon Carter.
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Magic's Franz Wagner: Remains out Monday
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Wagner (ankle) is listed as out for Monday's game against Indiana.
Wagner has already missed the last 17 games, and he remains without a timetable for return. Tristan da Silva is expected to remain in the starting lineup against Indiana due to Wagner's ongoing absence.
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