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NEW ORLEANS — Paolo Banchero had 34 points, 11 rebounds and four steals, and the Orlando Magic beat the New Orleans Pelicans 113-93 on Thursday night. Franz Wagner added 27 points, six rebounds and five assists, going 11 for 17 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free throw line. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists. New Orleans also got 17 points from Trey Murphy III. The Magic took the lead with 9:24 left in the first quarter and did not relinquish it. It was 68-38 by halftime, with Banchero racking up 24 points and Wagner 20.
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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) breaks free for a dunk against New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, March 13, 2025. - AP Photo/Matthew Hinton
