It was the Pels' 13th loss by 20 or more points this season. It was also the Pelicans’ seventh straight loss to the Magic. Their last win came way back on December 23, 2021, during Willie Green’s first season. They have now been swept by Orlando three seasons in a row.

On Thursday, the New Orleans Pelicans (18-48) host the Orlando Magic (30-36) at the Smoothie King Center and if you’re wondering how to catch the action live, you’ve come to the right place. The Pelicans snapped a four-game losing streak on Tuesday with a 127-120 win over the LA Clippers.

The latest for the Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans on player health, injuries and status for Thursday night's tip.

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.

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.