Paolo Banchero is the answer the Orlando Magic need the most

Paolo Banchero recorded his third triple-double and looked as patient and composed as he has all season. But poor shooting and a frustrating second-quarter run won't silence his doubters.

Paolo Banchero has struggled to look like the star the Orlando Magic believe he can be throughout his season. Even a triple-double felt dull as the Magic fell on the road to the Denver Nuggets. | Matthew Stockman/GettyImagesThere seemed to be more relief and exasperation than anything else when Paolo Banchero finally got a shot to go down.

He drove into the paint in the fourth quarter, absorbed some contact and seemed to trip, throwing the shot to the rim as he got the foul. He stayed on the floor as if to…