Beede’s Breakdown: Magic survive vs. Pacers behind Paolo Banchero’s 50 points

After Paolo Banchero became the first Magic player to score at least 30 points on opening night since Tracy McGrady (2002) last week at Miami, the third-year pro said it meant a lot to him to be mentioned in the same sentence as the franchise great.

Banchero didn’t wait long to be once again mentioned next to McGrady.

The Orlando forward tied McGrady’s record for most points in a single half with 37 before the break Monday night against the Pacers on the way to a career-high 50 points to go with 13 rebounds and 9 assists.

And the Magic needed all 50 points from Banchero in order to capture the 119-115 victory at Kia Center.

“It was one of those games where you’re just watching and you’re…