On Monday, a new episode of "The Bill Simmons Podcast" was released, and the longtime analyst had high praise for Banchero. His co-host, Ryen Russillo, brought up the Magic star and said there should be no negative talk about the forward with how he's played against Boston.

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are expected to combine for at least 55 points in every game played by the Orlando Magic and they have rarely disappointed.

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner combined for 61 points as the Magic prevailed on Friday night at Kia Center against defending champ Boston to get their first win of the series.