Magic crumble in second half, lose Game 7 despite Paolo Bachero's 38 points and stellar series
Paolo Banchero’s first taste of the NBA playoffs ended bitterly
By Tom Withers
Published - May 05, 2024, 06:51 PM ET
Last Updated - May 27, 2024, 01:02 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Paolo Banchero's first taste of the NBA playoffs ended bitterly.
The Orlando Magic couldn't finish what they started.
After opening an 18-point lead in the first half, the Magic caved under pressure as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a 106-94 win in Game 7 on Sunday to end a back-and-forth series in which home court meant everything.
Banchero scored 38 points — his third game with at least 30 in the series — but it wasn't enough as the Magic couldn't stop Donovan Mitchell when they needed to and had their season end in disappointment.
