Paolo Banchero sends major Game 3 plea to Magic fans amid Cavs’ 2-0 lead

Homecourt advantage plays a big part in any series in the NBA Playoffs. After getting decimated for two games straight by the Cleveland Cavaliers led by Donovan Mitchell, the Orlando Magic are going to need every ounce of help that they can get from their fans. Paolo Banchero even went out to send a message to their faithful such that they show up in the next two games, via Fawzan Amer of The Sixth Man Show.

“We’re going to need them. I mean just seeing how much the fans lift them guys up being here playing these two games… We definitely gonna need the fans,” the Magic star declared.

Paolo Banchero did not put up the expected star performance in this NBA Playoffs clash. He did the Magic in scoring by knocking down nine out of his 20 field goal attempts. But, his meager production of 21 points just was not enough to cut it. In 41 minutes of action, this was all that he could produce alongside three assists and three rebounds.

His numbers might go up if they go back home. After all, he averages 22.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.4 assists during the regular season. There’s no reason for him to not flip the switch and lock in against the Cavaliers.

Moreover, even Coach Jamahl Mosley had big expectations for their crowd once the NBA Playoffs series went to the home of the Magic.

“It’s gonna be great to be back at home, in front of our fans. That energy. That intensity. That’s something that we’ll be looking forward to, you know. Take care of home court,” the Magic head honcho declared.

Kia Center might be insanely packed because it has been a while since the Magic reached the postseason. Hopefully, the crowd’s cheers negatively affect the Cavaliers and swing the momentum toward the Magic.

Magic gets wiped yet again