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Orlando Defeats New Orleans 117-108 - Recap
The Magic got a 32-point performance from Paolo Banchero as Orlando handed New Orleans a 117-108 defeat on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center.
The Magic were a +4.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 207.5.
Orlando got 24 points from Franz Wagner and another 18 points from Moritz Wagner. Cole Anthony contributed 6 assists, while Wendell Carter Jr. cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
New Orleans got 36 points from CJ McCollum in a losing cause and another 16 points from Dyson Daniels. Zion Williamson contributed 5 assists for the Pelicans, while CJ McCollum had 10 rebounds.
The Magic hit the break winning 58-55 before taking care of business in the second half.
Orlando had a 39-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Orlando takes its act on the road to face Charlotte looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head home to face San Antonio.