Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) looks on against the Indiana Pacers in the second quarter at Kia Center. Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Zach LaVine's Message to Paolo Banchero After Bulls-Magic

Originally posted on Chicago Bulls on SI | By Joey Linn | Last updated Oct 31, 2024 2:43 PM ET

The Chicago Bulls picked up an impressive win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Securing a 102-99 victory, the Bulls moved to 3-2 on the season.

Chicago had six different players in double figures, as it was a balanced effort in the win. Orlando was led by Paolo Banchero who finished with 31 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. The 2022 first overall draft pick is averaging 20.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists through three games to start the season.

With 0.1 seconds left in regulation and the Magic trailing by three points, Banchero caught the inbound pass and made a quick-release three after time expired. There must be at least 0.3 seconds on the clock in order for a catch and shoot attempt to be possible, but it was still an impressive shot.

Paolo almost called game with 0.1 seconds left pic.twitter.com/SglKCIVxGA
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 31, 2024

LaVine shared a laugh with Banchero as the Magic forward was calling for a review. Knowing it is impossible to convert a non-tip shot with 0.1 seconds remaining, LaVine had a message for Banchero.

“You can’t get a shot off with 0.1,” LaVine said. “We were pretty much just letting ‘em take a layup. He was talking about ‘Review it.’ I’m like, ‘Bro, go home. I’ll see you tomorrow. We ain’t reviewing that.’”

Zach LaVine to Paolo Banchero:

“You can’t get a shot off with .1. We were pretty much just letting ‘em take a layup. He was talking about ‘review it.’

“I’m like, ‘bro, go home. I’ll see you tomorrow. We ain’t reviewing that.’” https://t.co/j06AqJfo3t
— Drew Stevens (@Drew_H_Stevens) October 31, 2024

LaVine had 11 points and 10 rebounds in this game, and is now averaging 23.0 points and 6.4 rebounds on the season. It has been an impressive start to the year for LaVine, who is shooting 51.3 percent from the field and 43.6 percent from three.

The Bulls will play their next game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.

This article first appeared on Chicago Bulls on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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