Orlando Magic's Fourth Quarter Surge Overwhelms New Orleans Pelicans at Kia Center

The Orlando Magic improved their record to 22-18 with a decisive 128-118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, who now stand at 9-32. The game, held at the Kia Center in Orlando, saw both teams locked in a competitive battle until the Magic pulled away in the final quarter.

First Quarter

Both teams started strong, ending the first quarter tied at 26 points each. The Pelicans showcased their offensive prowess early on with efficient shooting from beyond the arc. However, Orlando's defense remained resilient, led by Goga Bitadze's impressive presence under the basket.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Paolo Banchero emerged as a key player for O-Town Magic. His contribution of 23 points and eight rebounds helped maintain pressure on New Orleans. Despite this effort, it was Anthony Black who stole some of Banchero’s spotlight with his remarkable shooting accuracy—hitting an impressive 90 percent from field goals.

Third Quarter

The third quarter witnessed Desmond Bane stepping up for Orlando with crucial plays that kept them within striking distance of taking control. His performance included scoring 27 points and providing four assists that were instrumental in keeping pace with New Orleans' high-scoring offense.

Fourth Quarter

The final period was where everything clicked for Orlando Magic as they outscored their opponents by a significant margin to secure victory. Tristan da Silva contributed significantly off the bench with his sharp shooting from three-point range—converting an outstanding 80 percent of his attempts—and adding vital energy to push past any resistance from New Orleans.

Throughout this matchup between these two teams, one could observe what went wrong for Orlando Magic during certain stretches when turnovers threatened their momentum; however, they managed to recover swiftly each time due largely to effective teamwork and strategic adjustments made during breaks.

As fans look forward to more exciting games like these featuring such dynamic performances highlighted in this recap article titled "Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans highlights," anticipation builds around how well-coordinated efforts can lead towards achieving greater success moving forward into future contests against formidable opponents such as Memphis Grizzlies next week!

Fans should mark January 15th on their calendars when O-Town will face Memphis Grizzlies at Uber Arena located in Berlin starting promptly at 2:00 PM EDT broadcasted live via Amazon Prime Video platform ensuring everyone gets front-row access right from home!

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