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Magic’s Paolo Banchero sufferers ankle injury vs. Timberwolves, per Sean Sweeney

Despite falling to the Atlanta Hawks in their season opener, the Orlando Magic could take comfort in knowing that Paolo Banchero filled up the stat sheet with a historic game. They lost again on Friday night, and this defeat is…

By Alex House · Clutch Points

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 3:24 AM

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Paolo Banchero suffered an ankle injury during the Orlando Magic's 115-93 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Head coach Sean Sweeney confirmed Banchero has a sore ankle and will undergo further evaluations.
Banchero finished Friday's game with 14 points, six rebounds, and five assists in 26 minutes.

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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero suffered an ankle injury during Friday night's 115-93 home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Magic head coach Sean Sweeney confirmed after the game that Banchero is dealing with a sore ankle and will undergo further medical evaluations.

Banchero recorded 14 points, six rebounds, five assists, and one steal across 26 minutes of play before exiting. The injury comes after a dominant 35-point season opener, leaving his status uncertain ahead of Sunday's road game against the New York Knicks.

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Magic’s Paolo Banchero sufferers ankle injury vs. Timberwolves, per Sean Sweeney

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