Paolo Banchero dismisses silver linings after Orlando Magic’s first-round playoff loss to the defending champion Boston Celtics.

The Magic are led by All-Star Paolo Banchero, who averaged a career-high 25.9 points in the regular season while shooting 45.2% from the field, 32.0% from 3 and 72.7% from the free-throw line. The Duke product almost upset the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 2024 playoffs, taking the Cavaliers to seven games.

The Orlando Magic, battling for their playoff lives, were thumped by the Boston Celtics once Paolo Banchero was sidelined with five fouls early in the third quarter.