Monday night marked one of the more high-profile contests of the 2022-23 season for the Houston Rockets.
Stephen Silas' squad traveled down to Orlando for a matchup against the Magic, and while both franchises are likely both lottery-bound once again this season, the game did hold some extra intrigue. Monday's battle at the Amway Center featured both the No. 1 and No. 3 picks in the 2022 NBA draft.
Paolo Banchero shined for Orlando on Monday as he continued his impressive debut season. The top pick in the 2022 draft led Orlando with 30 points, adding six rebounds and four assists.