Paolo Banchero scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Franz Wagner scored 23 and the Orlando Magic rolled past the Miami Heat 116-97 on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams.
Magic: Orlando's high for 3-pointers attempted in a first half last season was 23. The Magic tried 27 before halftime on Wednesday, a clear sign that they see the 3-pointer as more of an option this season. The Magic made a league-low 903 3s last season.was 1 for 8 from the field and scored three points. It's the fifth time in his career that he played at least 24 minutes and scored three points or less.The whole third quarter was a moment for the Magic.
, Nick Anderson and Anfernee Hardaway did it once. Anderson and O'Neal each scored 42 for the Magic opening night record. Banchero is now No. 3 on that list with his 33-point effort.Orlando plays its home opener Friday night against Brooklyn. Miami goes to Charlotte on Saturday night.
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