The Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies sure gave the fans a show during Thursday’s game in Berlin, Germany. The Magic won 118-111, and while Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr.

Austin Rivers says public scrutiny surrounding Paolo Banchero is influencing how the young star plays, urging Orlando fans to recognize how online narratives can affect confidence and performance.

Orlando Magic fans receive a stark warning from Austin Rivers amid growing discourse surrounding Paolo Banchero.

The atmosphere inside Uber Arena felt less like a regular-season basketball game and more like a national holiday. For the first time in NBA history, a regular-season game tipped off in Germany, and the script couldn’t have been written any better for the local heroes.

Paolo Banchero has become a walking talking 3pt playmaking hub for the Orlando Magic. The Magic are shooting their best 3P% as a team with Paolo on the court a

Paolo Banchero knocked down a clutch three-pointer in the final second in overtime and secured a 104–103 victory over the Nets.

The Orlando Magic have taken a big swing at getting things right this season. They made the huge trade for Desmond Bane in the offseason to join Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero, and they've built around that trio. One of their offseason signings hasn't worked out quite as well as hoped, though.

After back-to-back road games against the Wizards and Nets, the Magic return home when they host the Philadelphia 76ers at Kia Center on Friday.