Paolo Banchero made his NBA return after months of injury in a game against Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks. Postgame, Giannis had surprising and encouraging words, praising Banchero’s resilience and potential as he rejoined the league’s action.

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had high praise for Paolo Banchero and the Magic after Friday’s game at Kia Center. “Orlando is a dangerous team,” the two-time NBA MVP said.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, following the Bucks' victory over Orlando on Friday, gave high praise to Magic star Paolo Banchero.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points and 14 rebounds, helping lead the visiting Milwaukee Bucks to a 109-106 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday.

Returning to the court after a recovery that started on October 30, Paolo Banchero did his best in order to give Orlando a major win against the Milwaukee Bucks, but the latter side won 109-106 on the road.

What, then, are Brooklyn’s plans? The scenario repeatedly cited in conversation with rival teams always winds up in the same place: The Nets have long been described and continue to be

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero's stirring comeback performance surprised his coach, the Milwaukee Bucks, and Banchero himself. Magic on SI tracked all of the key moments from a big night at the Kia Center.

(AP Photo/John Raoux) Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) looks to pass the ball as Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John ...

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34 ... (AP Photo/John Raoux) Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, right, drives around Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 ...

Orlando Magic All-Star forward Paolo Banchero was on point in his return from a long layoff because of an injury on his oblique, back in his all-around self as he helped his team stand toe-to-toe ...

Damian Lillard added 29 points for the Bucks, including a couple of free throws with 9.3 seconds left for the game's final points in Milwaukee's 109-106 win.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points and 14 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Orlando 109-106 on Friday night in spite of 34 points by the Magic's Paolo Banchero in his long-awaited return from ...