Paolo Banchero witnessed Anthony Black's viral dunk on Thursday. The Orlando Magic won 118-111 against the Memphis Grizzlies in Berlin, Germany.
What happened?
The Magic's Anthony Black stole the show with a dunk in the fourth quarter. He took a pass from Paolo Banchero and slammed the ball down with four Grizzlies defenders around him.
Why it matters for Paolo Banchero
Paolo Banchero was stunned by Black's dunk and questioned why the Grizzlies players jumped. He told the "NBA on Prime" crew, "That was ridiculous."
What comes next?
The Magic and Grizzlies will face off again on Sunday at The 02 Arena in London. Paolo Banchero will likely be looking to set up more scoring opportunities for his teammates.
Paolo Banchero praised Anthony Black's finishing skills, saying he's "probably one of the best finishers at the rim in the guard position in the league." Black had 21 points on 7-of-13 from the field with 7 assists and 6 rebounds in the game.
The dunk had everybody off their feet and will be replayed for a long time. Paolo Banchero's reaction to the dunk was priceless, showing his admiration for his teammate's skills.
Anthony Black is in his third year in the NBA and was selected No. 6 overall by the Magic in the 2023 NBA Draft. He played at Arkansas before joining the Magic.
Paolo Banchero's pass to Anthony Black led to the viral dunk. The Magic's win over the Grizzlies was an exciting game, with Jaren Jackson Jr. leading all scorers with 30 points.
The game was played on Thursday in Berlin, Germany. The Magic's victory was a great team effort, with Paolo Banchero and Anthony Black playing key roles.
The Orlando Magic will look to build on their win when they face the Grizzlies again on Sunday. Paolo Banchero and Anthony Black will be looking to make more highlights in the upcoming game.