Banchero had 31 points and seven rebounds on a non-so-efficient 37.5% shooting on the floor. Wagner, on the other hand, had 24 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Like his co-star, the German sensation struggled to make shots, especially from beyond the arc.

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. The problem in their first-round playoff series against Boston is that 55 or 60 points have not been enough.

Wagner isn't a star yet. But his 32-point, seven-rebound, eight-assist performance in Game 3 shows he's close.