Magic crush Pelicans behind 61 from Banchero, Wagner

Banchero scores 34 points and Magic build a 30-point halftime lead in a 113-93 rout of the Pelicans
Paolo Banchero had 34 points, 11 rebounds and four steals, and the Orlando Magic beat the New Orleans Pelicans 113-93 on Thursday night.
Beede’s Breakdown: Magic crush Pelicans behind 61 from Banchero, Wagner
The offense thrived with ball movement when the Magic built a 30-point lead at the halfway mark and never looked back in New Orleans.
Magic crush Pelicans behind Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner
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.
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Big first half leads to Magic rout of Pelicans
Paolo Banchero had 34 points and 11 rebounds, Franz Wagner scored 27 and the visiting Orlando Magic routed the New Orleans Pelicans 113-93 on Thursday night.
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