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Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans Recap - Magic Win 101-93

The Pelicans were burned for 29 points by Paolo Banchero on Monday as the Magic picked up a 101-93 win at Smoothie King Center.

Orlando won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +5.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 230.0.

Orlando got 14 points from Markelle Fultz and another 14 points from Moritz Wagner. Markelle Fultz contributed 5 assists, while Wendell Carter Jr. cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

New Orleans got 25 points from Brandon Ingram in a losing cause and another 18 points from CJ McCollum. CJ McCollum contributed 6 assists for the Pelicans, while Naji Marshall had 6 rebounds.

The Magic hit the break winning 50-49 before taking care of business in the second half.

Orlando won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-38.

Orlando heads into a battle against the Bucks. New Orleans, meanwhile, will have their next action against Portland.