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Contending Magic Rally From 15-Point Deficit, Upend Pelicans
Bane and Paolo Banchero combined for 50 points, and Orlando overcame a 15-point deficit for its 18th comeback win of the season.
- On Sunday, April 5, 2026, the Orlando Magic defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 112-108 in New Orleans, as Desmond Bane scored 27 points to overcome a 15-point second-half deficit.
- New Orleans dominated early, building a 15-point lead behind Saddiq Bey, who scored 32 points, while the Magic trailed 60-52 at halftime after missing 18 of 20 3-point attempts.
- Forward Paolo Banchero recorded 23 points and 16 rebounds, marking his 25th double-double, as Orlando outscored the Pelicans 31-20 in the final frame to secure the road victory.
- Head Coach Jamahl Mosley praised his team's resiliency, stating, "We talked about finding a way to win the game and that's what these guys did," extending Orlando's winning streak against New Orleans to nine games.
- Holding ninth place in the Eastern Conference, the Magic sit one game behind Philadelphia and host the Pistons on Monday at Kia Center on the second night of a back-to-back.
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Magic rally from 15 points down in the 2nd half and beat Pelicans 112-108
Desmond Bane scored 27 points and the Orlando Magic overcame a 15-point deficit in the second half in a 112-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
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