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Magic vs Pelicans final: the Orlando Magic beat the New Orleans Pelicans 112-108 on April 5, 2026 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic | 29 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 112 |
| Pelicans | 28 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 108 |
Top Performers
Magic
- 27 PTS Desmond Bane
- 16 REB Paolo Banchero
- 8 AST Jalen Suggs
Pelicans
- 32 PTS Saddiq Bey
- 13 REB Yves Missi
- 7 AST Jeremiah Fears
Magic vs Pelicans Box Score
Orlando Magic
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner F | 20 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4-10 | 0-1 | 3-4 | +10 |
| Paolo Banchero F | 38 | 23 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6-14 | 0-3 | 11-15 | -1 |
| Desmond Bane G | 34 | 27 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8-19 | 3-8 | 8-11 | +8 |
| Jalen Suggs G | 33 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-19 | 3-12 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. CF | 31 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-7 | 0-1 | 1-4 | -5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Goga Bitadze CF | 16 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Tristan da Silva F | 17 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Jamal Cain F | 27 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 0-3 | 2-2 | +11 |
| Jevon Carter G | 20 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-9 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +2 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Fears G | 36 | 19 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4-14 | 2-7 | 9-11 | 0 |
| Yves Missi C | 39 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 8-9 | 0-0 | 2-4 | +1 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 38 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10-24 | 3-8 | 9-11 | +6 |
| Zion Williamson F | 27 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5-11 | 0-0 | 7-9 | -1 |
| Herbert Jones F | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Derik Queen C | 18 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Hunter Dickinson C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Micah Peavy G | 27 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -19 |
| Trey Alexander G | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Jordan Hawkins G | 26 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2-7 | 2-6 | 1-1 | +2 |
Magic vs Pelicans Recap
Orlando beat New Orleans 112-108 on a fourth-quarter surge that erased a 7-point deficit going into the final period. The Magic improved to 42-36 while the Pelicans fell to 25-54.
The Pelicans led 88-81 after three quarters, but the Magic outscored them 31-20 in the fourth. Orlando shot 25 of 36 from the free throw line. New Orleans turned the ball over 15 times compared to 13 for the Magic.
Desmond Bane led Orlando with 27 points, while Paolo Banchero grabbed 16 rebounds. Saddiq Bey scored 32 points for New Orleans but the Pelicans managed only 18 assists as a team. The Magic shot 40 of 93 from the field overall.
The number to know: Orlando made 7 of 33 three-pointers while New Orleans made 10 of 31, a modest shooting difference that proved decisive in the close contest.
Team Stats
| Magic | Stat | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| 40-93 | Field Goals | 35-84 |
| 43.0% | FG % | 41.7% |
| 7-33 | 3-Pointers | 10-31 |
| 21.2% | 3P % | 32.3% |
| 25-36 | Free Throws | 28-36 |
| 69.4% | FT % | 77.8% |
| 57 | Rebounds | 47 |
| 16 | Off. Rebounds | 9 |
| 27 | Assists | 18 |
| 6 | Steals | 7 |
| 5 | Blocks | 8 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 23 | Fouls | 27 |
| 7 | Biggest Lead | 15 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Magic | 46.8% | 10.7% | 29.6% | 0.269 |
 Pelicans | 47.6% | 13.1% | 18.0% | 0.333 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Magic vs Pelicans Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, April 5, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Magic WRDQ TV 27 · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Magic vs Pelicans Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Magic last 5
- W @ Mavericks 138-127 Apr 3, 2026
- L vs Hawks 101-130 Apr 1, 2026
- W vs Suns 115-111 Mar 31, 2026
- L @ Raptors 87-139 Mar 29, 2026
- W vs Kings 121-117 Mar 26, 2026
Pelicans last 5
- L @ Kings 113-117 Apr 3, 2026
- L @ Trail Blazers 106-118 Apr 2, 2026
- L vs Rockets 102-134 Mar 29, 2026
- L @ Raptors 106-119 Mar 27, 2026
- L @ Pistons 108-129 Mar 26, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 11, 2026 Pelicans @ Magic 118-128
More NBA Games on Apr 5, 2026
- Final
Toronto Raptors2-1101
Boston Celtics1-1115Top: Brown 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-1115
Brooklyn Nets0-3121Top: Riley 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1120
Chicago Bulls1-2110Top: Booker 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies3-0115
Milwaukee Bucks0-3131Top: Rupert 33 PTS, 10 REB, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-1108
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1117Top: Mitchell 38 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-2111
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0146Top: Sensabaugh 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1122
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0108Top: Ball 35 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-0128
Dallas Mavericks1-2134Top: Flagg 45 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2138
Sacramento Kings0-3109Top: Leonard 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets3-0117
Golden State Warriors0-3116Top: Durant 31 PTS, 8 ASTBox score ›
That covers Magic vs Pelicans: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Magic visit the Raptors Oct 28; Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28.
Magic vs Pelicans FAQs
Who won Magic vs Pelicans on Apr 5, 2026?
The Orlando Magic beat the New Orleans Pelicans 112-108 on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Desmond Bane led the Magic with 27 points.
What are the Magic and Pelicans records?
After this game the Magic were 42-36 and the Pelicans were 25-54 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Magic vs Pelicans?
Desmond Bane scored 27 for the Magic. Saddiq Bey scored 32 for the Pelicans.
Who leads the Magic vs Pelicans season series?
The Magic lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Magic vs Pelicans game?
The Magic beat the Pelicans 128-118 on Jan 11, 2026 at home.
Where was Magic vs Pelicans played?
At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.
What was the score by quarter in Magic vs Pelicans?
Magic-Pelicans: Q1 29-28, Q2 23-32, Q3 29-28, Q4 31-20.
What is next for the Magic and Pelicans?
Magic visit the Raptors on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:30 PM ET; Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.