The Orlando Magic were eliminated in the tiebreaker. In this game, the Magic once led by 18 points but was reversed. The Youthful Storm still could not match the more experienced Donovan Mitchell. The tragic hero of this game was Paulo Banqueiro. His lonely eyes in the final quarter broke the hearts of countless Magic fans.
The Magic trailed by 11 points with 1 minute and 42 seconds left in the final quarter. Banqueiro's eyes were very depressed, and he knew that he was about to be out.
After the game, Banqueiro hugged Mitchell and walked straight into the tunnel. He lowered his head and was very sad.
After the game, Paulo Banqueiro became a trending topic in the United States. It was still trending more than 10 hours after the game ended. He made 10 of 28 in 42 minutes, 3 of 6 three-pointers, and 15 of 18 free throws. , scored 38 points, 16 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals and 1 block, shooting 35.7% from the field and 50% from the three-point range.
In this game, Banqueiro set multiple records: 1. He scored 24 points in the first half and became the youngest player to score 24 points in the first half since James in 2006.
2. Banqueiro is also the second youngest player to score 20 points or more in halftime in the playoffs since James;
3. Banqueiro won three 30+ games in the series, and he is the third youngest player;
4. Banqueiro has since This became the youngest player in NBA history to score 35+ in the tiebreaker;
5. Banqueiro scored 30+15 in a single game. The second youngest player in history was second only to Magic;
6. Banqueiro scored 35+15 in a single game. He is also the second youngest in history;
It is a pity that Banqueiro still continues the 30-year curse in the history of the Magic. Since O'Neal in 1994, Benqueiro in 2007 and 24 years in the Sparks, the first pick in the playoffs has stopped in the first round. . The US media revealed Banqueiro's achievements in the first two years of his career:
was selected as the Eastern All-Star in the second year;
scored 30+ points in three playoff games; 8 rebounds in 4 playoff games; 22.6+6.9+5.4 in the regular season. ;27+8.6+4 in the playoffs.
text/Yan Xiaobaiâs basketball dream
