Magic: Orlando delivered a clean offensive performance in a game it needed to strengthen its playoff positioning. The Magic shot 51.8% from the field and committed just eight turnovers. Orlando’s starting forwards, Banchero and Wagner, shot a combined 25 of 39 from the field.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has been on a tear recently since the all-star break. He proved once again on Thursday night why the Magic drafted him No. 1 overall in 2022. Banchero dominated the New Orleans Pelicans,

Considered business handled. The Magic steamrolled the Pelicans, 113-93, Thursday night behind a combined 61 points from star duo Paolo Banchero (34) and Franz Wagner (27) at Smoothie King Center. It’s what Orlando was supposed to do against a team that entered with just 18 wins as New Orleans was already eliminated from playoff contention.