Paolo Banchero scores 35 as Hawks edge Magic in matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
In an exciting NBA matchup on October 21, former Duke players Paolo Banchero and Jalen Johnson faced off as the Orlando Magic played the Atlanta Hawks. Banchero led all scorers with 35 points, supported by 10 assists and seven rebounds. Johnson contributed 20 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists for the Hawks, who secured a 132-125 victory. Wendell Carter Jr. also shined for the Magic, adding 22 points on 8-for-10 shooting. Another Duke alum, RJ Barrett, helped the Toronto Raptors to a notable 43-point win over the Chicago Bulls, scoring 20 points.
- •Paolo Banchero scores 35 points for Orlando Magic
- •Jalen Johnson records 20 points and 14 rebounds for Atlanta Hawks
- •Wendell Carter Jr. adds 22 points for the Magic
- •Hawks claim a 132-125 victory
- •RJ Barrett scores 20 points in Raptors' 43-point win over Bulls
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Duke in the NBA: Jalen Johnson and Paolo Banchero square off
"Former Duke alumni Jalen Johnson and Paolo Banchero squared off in one Wednesday's most exciting NBA games.
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