NBA: Paolo Banchero wins, Simone Fontecchio loses
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17 points for the Magic’s new star
Lots of NBA pre-season contests played on the night. Thanks to 17 points by Banchero (6/9 from the field), with also nine rebounds, Orlando beat Memphis 109-105 (on the other side 33 points by a wild Bane). The Magic’s record is getting more interesting: 3-1.
Utah’s misstep, surrendering to San Antonio (111-104). Fontecchio stayed on the court 12′, scoring eight points (his highest turnover since wearing a Jazz jersey). For the Italian, a good 2/5 from three-point range. Utah, to date, has won only one of the three contests played. In the other games, note Milwaukee’s loss to Chicago (127-104) and Golden State’s win, without Green, Curry and Thompson, over Portland (131-98).
