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Paolo Banchero scores 31 points, Magic beat Hornets 117-106

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) celebrates as guard Gary Harris (14) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Friday, March 3, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and finally got a couple shots to fall from long range to help the Orlando Magic beat the Charlotte Hornets 117-106 on Friday night.

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft was 1 of 33 on 3-point attempts in February and started this month 0 for 2 before going 2 of 6 from against the Hornets.