In the NBA regular season, the Magic and Pelicans had a fierce battle. In the end, the Magic defeated the opponent with a score of 117-108, ushering in a three-game winning streak, and also giving the Pelicans a three-game losing streak. In the game, the Magic's Banchero performed well, scoring 32 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, becoming an important contributor to the team's victory.
At the beginning of the game, the Pelicans showed good athleticism, leading 26-24 to end the first quarter. However, entering the second quarter, the Magic began to exert their strength and gradually controlled the pace of the game. Banchero played well on the offensive end, hitting back-to-back shots inside and out, opening up the game for the team. Under Banchero's leadership, the Magic quickly overtook the score and led by eight points at one point. Although the Pelicans struggled to close the gap late in the quarter, the Magic still led 58-55 to finish the first half.
Entering the third quarter, the Pelicans tried to turn the tide and at one point chased the score to 57-58. However, the Magic didn't give their opponents much of a chance, and they used excellent teamwork and accurate shooting to play a wave of offensive surges to extend the margin to 15 points. Although the Pelicans closed the gap again late in the quarter, the Magic still led 91-76 into the final quarter.
In the fourth quarter, the Pelicans' performance fell into a slump, trailing by 20 points at most. Although they fought back halfway through the game to cut the deficit to six points, the Magic held on to their lead. In the final moments of the game, Wagner and Carter Jr. scored back-to-back games to seal the win for the Magic. In the end, the Magic won the crucial victory with a score of 117-108 over the Pelicans.
In addition to Banchero's stellar performance, the Magic's Wagner Jr. and Carter Jr. also played an important role. Wagner Jr. contributed 24 points and five assists to support the team's offensive end, while Carter Jr. excelled on the defensive end, grabbing 11 rebounds and contributing to the team's solid defense. On the other hand, although CJ McCollum chipped in 36 points and 10 rebounds, his play in key moments failed to help the team turn the game around. Zion and Murphy's scoring also contributed to the team, but overall, the Pelicans didn't perform as well as they could have in the game.