Paolo Banchero is back! Like he never left!

Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic

Paolo Banchero's triumphant return to the Orlando Magic lineup has fans buzzing. With a stellar performance against the Milwaukee Bucks, Banchero's impact on the court is undeniable. Will this help the Magic stabilize themselves and make a push deeper into the playoffs.

Banchero scored 34 points in his debut game, but some of the details the Magic need to win major games were missing. They missed critical free throws and made some major mistakes. With a likely playoff series against the Bucks coming in the spring, there is a lot to learn as these teams circle each other.

0:00 Intro

5:38 Paolo Banchero's impressive return game

11:14 Magic and Bucks on playoff collision course

16:50 Details matter in close games

22:59 Box score breakdown and individual performances

29:10 Tristan Da Silva's first career double-double

34:46 Looking ahead to 76ers game

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