The Orlando Magic are two games into their West Coast road trip — and the results have revealed both encouraging growth and clear areas that still need work. Playing without Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, Orlando split games against Denver and Utah while leaning heavily on Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, and an increasingly important young bench. Key takeaways from the Denver & Utah games: Paolo Banchero looks closer to himself post-injury, nearly posting back-to-back triple-doubles Why Paolo’s pace and decision-making are under the microscope despite strong box score nights Wendell Carter Jr.’s offensive resurgence and elite three-point shooting impact floor spacing Desmond Bane’s volatility: from a quiet night in Denver to a 32-point, game-winning performance in Utah The Magic’s lack of a “championship gear” exposed by Denver’s second-quarter  ...