Former Duke teammates Paolo Banchero and Jalen Johnson faced off in a high-scoring NBA season opener, with Johnson's Hawks edging Banchero's Magic by seven points.
01Summary
- 01Paolo Banchero scored 35 points with 10 assists and seven rebounds for the Orlando Magic.
- 02Wendell Carter Jr. added 22 points on 8-for-10 shooting for the Magic.
- 03Jalen Johnson recorded 20 points, 14 rebounds and six assists for the Atlanta Hawks.
- 04The Hawks defeated the Magic 132-125.
- 05RJ Barrett scored 20 points in Toronto's 43-point win over Chicago.
02Why it matters
This game highlights the growing impact of Duke alumni in the NBA, with multiple former Blue Devils posting strong performances in the early season.
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