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Orlando Magic Overpowers New Orleans Pelicans with Dominant Paint Performance

In a compelling display of skill and teamwork, the Orlando Magic secured a victory over the New Orleans Pelicans with a final score of 115-88. This win improves the Magic's season record to 4-6, while the Pelicans now stand at 3-7. The game, held at Kia Center in Orlando, showcased the Magic's offensive efficiency and defensive prowess.


ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 8: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #3 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 8, 2024 at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Magic's Mastery in the Paint


The Orlando Magic demonstrated exceptional control of the game from start to finish, leading for an impressive 47 minutes and 30 seconds. Their dominance was particularly evident in their paint performance where they scored a remarkable 74 points out of their total 115. This was supported by an outstanding two-point shooting percentage of 68 percent. The team also excelled in fast-break situations, converting 75 percent of these opportunities into points and totaling 26 fast-break points.


Franz Wagner emerged as a standout player for the Magic, contributing significantly with his team-high score of 27 points along with six assists and five rebounds. His performance was pivotal in establishing and maintaining the lead against the Pelicans. Moritz Wagner also made notable contributions with his efficient scoring, adding another layer to Orlando's offensive strategy.


ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 8: Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 8, 2024 at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pelicans' Struggle Against Magic's Defense


On the opposing side, despite their efforts, New Orleans struggled to find their rhythm against Orlando’s tight defense which limited them to just one block for the entire game compared to eight by Orlando. The Pelicans managed only ten steals and were unable to capitalize on turnovers as effectively as their counterparts.


Their shooting percentages tell part of this story; they shot only 38 percent from field goals compared to Orlando’s more efficient rate of 52 percent. Despite showing resilience through three quarters where they scored consistently above twenty points per quarter, a fourth-quarter dip saw them add only sixteen points - sealing their fate against a relentless Orlando side.


ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 8: Jalen Suggs #4 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 8, 2024 at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Looking Ahead


The next challenge for Orlando comes against Washington Wizards at Kia Center on November 10th at 6:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live on MNMT or FDSFL TV networks ensuring they don’t miss any part of what promises be another exciting matchup as part season’s ongoing battles.


As we continue following this season’s developments closely share your thoughts on how you think teams are performing what strategies might unfold upcoming games!

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