In a commanding performance at Orlando, Paolo Banchero led the Magic to a decisive 121-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, marking their triumph with his second career triple-double, featuring 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. Despite a challenging start where Banchero missed his initial 10 shots, his resilience paid off as he ended the game shooting 9 for 18.
Brandon Ingram was helped to the locker room after knee injury
The win is significant for Orlando, securing their second winning season in the past 12 years and continuing a strong run with 18 victories in their last 23 games. The Magic’s comeback was fueled by strong bench contributions, particularly from Cole Anthony and Moritz Wagner, who ignited a 33-10 run, overturning a 12-point deficit. The Pelicans, on the other hand, faced setbacks including an injury to Brandon Ingram and struggled with turnovers and limited three-point shots, according to coach Willie Green.
