It was the Pels' 13th loss by 20 or more points this season. It was also the Pelicans’ seventh straight loss to the Magic. Their last win came way back on December 23, 2021, during Willie Green’s first season. They have now been swept by Orlando three seasons in a row.

On Thursday, the New Orleans Pelicans (18-48) host the Orlando Magic (30-36) at the Smoothie King Center and if you’re wondering how to catch the action live, you’ve come to the right place. The Pelicans snapped a four-game losing streak on Tuesday with a 127-120 win over the LA Clippers.

The Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans square off Saturday evening in New Orleans. Here's how to watch, plus betting information and other relevant tidbits.

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.

The offense thrived with ball movement when the Magic built a 30-point lead at the halfway mark and never looked back in New Orleans.