The ability to elevate your game when it matters most is what differentiates the good from the elite in any sport, and Orlando Magic All-Star forward Paolo Banchero hasn't wasted any time showing he has the potential to be among the NBA's best on the game's biggest stage.
The second-year forward's performance was also one of the best in recent playoff history for the Magic. Banchero's 39 points were the most since Dwight Howard scored 46 against the Atlanta Hawks on April 16, 2011. It's also tied for the eighth-most in Magic playoff history with Hall-of-Fame center Shaquille O'Neal.
"He did a very good job of attacking, getting downhill looking to put pressure on the defense," Mosley said."I thought he was very aggressive very strong. I thought it was a big plus for where he was tonight."