Magic’s Paolo Banchero named Rookie of the Month for second straight month

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Magic’s Paolo Banchero named Rookie of the Month for second straight month

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero was named the NBA Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for games played in January, the league announced Thursday. The No. 1 pick in the draft, Banchero led all NBA rookies in scoring with 20.1 points per game for the month to go along with 5.9 rebounds (tied for fifth) and 3.2 assists (tied for third). He shot 42.9% from the field, 32.9% on 3s and 78.1% on 7.5 free throw attempts per game in January for a …