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Banchero follows in the footsteps of Shaquille O’Neal after he was the number one pick by Magic in 1992.
Elsewhere, LeBron James scored 26 points as the LA Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-103.
The move comes after ESPN reported that five Cleveland Cavaliers players tested positive for Covid-19.
Elsewhere, LeBron James returned from a two-game injury absence to score 26 points for the LA Lakers.
Elsewhere, Stephen Curry added yet another achievement to his storied career in the Golden State Warriors’ 119-107 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
The signing of free agent Andre Drummond was confirmed by the defending champions shortly before tip-off.
Curry scored at least four three-pointers for a career-best 13th straight game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and Khris Middleton added 18 of his 21 in the fourth quarter.
Orlando came into the series as big underdogs against the NBA’s best all-around team.
Tuesday saw the Los Angeles Lakers fall as the Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics won.
The defending NBA champions finally lost on another busy night of NBA action.
The Brooklyn Nets were left to worry about Kyrie Irving as LeBron James and Damian Lillard turned in top performances in the NBA.
The tragic death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash led to a sombre Sunday in the NBA.
An epic Monday in the NBA served up surprise losses, overtime thrillers and brilliant displays from Ben Simmons and Damian Lillard.
LeBron James had a double-double, but the Los Angeles Lakers were stunned by the Orlando Magic.
The Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a ninth straight win to continue their fine form in the NBA.
There was plenty of NBA action on Friday.
Luka Doncic showed no mercy against the struggling Golden State Warriors, while Ben Simmons landed his first NBA three-pointer.
LeBron James maintained his red-hot form as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak on Tuesday.
Toronto and Philadelphia will meet in the second round.
The Cameroonian scored a postseason-career high 30 points and had 11 rebounds during Friday’s game.
The 31-year-old star finished with 38 points, shooting eight of 12 from beyond the arc to pass Ray Allen (385) for career postseason threes with 386.
It was a special night as the Golden State Warriors played their final regular-season game at the arena after 47 years.
One loss from the Sacramento Kings and San Antonio will clinch a postseason berth.
The Golden State Warriors were upstaged at the Orlando Magic.
The 76ers are on a roll.
A last-gasp 20-foot effort beat the veteran guard’s former side.
The Lakers have only lost 11 games by 40 points or more in the history of the franchise.
Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving explained his critical comments of his teammates.
The Toronto Raptors eased past the Indiana Pacers in the NBA.
Russell Westbrook went level with Jason Kidd as joint-third on the NBA’s all-time list.
Elsewhere on Monday night, Houston’s James Harden scored 54 points but ended up on the losing side against the Wizards.
The King was back in South Beach last night.
It was a good night for the Los Angeles Lakers star.
Russell Westbrook needs 16 rebounds in his final game to average a triple-double for the season.
He became the first player to record a 60-point triple double in their win over Orlando Magic, which was also a franchise single game record.
LeBron James reached a major milestone but the Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Spurs.
With no punches landed, Wayne Ellington’s last-gasp lay-up was the most painful blow of the night.
Harden was called for consecutive offensive fouls in the final seconds as the Celtics won despite trailing by 26 at one stage.
Former Indiana Pacers star Paul George struggled for OKC, who still won midweek.