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Magic beat Pelicans 128-118 in Wagner's injury return
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The Orlando Magic secured a 128-118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, highlighted by Moritz Wagner's return from a serious knee injury. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, while Desmond Bane added 27 points in a dominant fourth quarter. Zion Williamson scored 22 points for the Pelicans, who have now lost 10 of their last 11 games.
The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night, improving their record to 20-44, but kept Jordan Poole out of the rotation as a healthy scratch. This marks the third straight game and 12th in the last 17 where Poole did not play, signaling potential changes ahead for the guard's future with the team. With 18 games left in the season, the Pelicans are focusing on internal development and roster evaluation.
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The Indiana Pacers host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, January 16, 2026, in a matchup projected for high scoring with a total of 239.5 points. Analysts point to Pascal Siakam's three-point shooting as a key factor, given the Pelicans' defensive tendencies. The game carries a tight spread of 3.5 points.
The New Orleans Pelicans announced that forward Zion Williamson will miss at least 7-10 days due to a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. This injury comes amid the team's winless 0-6 start to the 2025-26 season. Williamson, the Pelicans' leading scorer and rebounder, had averaged 22.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game before the injury.