Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith II, the No. 1 and No. 3 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, respectively, went head-to-head for the first time as the Magic defeated the Rockets, 91-77. Paolo Banchero recorded 17 points, four rebounds and a game-high six assists for the Magic, while Jabari Smith II tallied 10 points, seven rebounds and three assists for the Rockets in the losing effort.