Magic overcome 18th double-digit deficit to win at Pels

Orlando trailed by as many as 15 points but rallied in the fourth quarter for a 112-108 victory over New Orleans.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 1:48am

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The Orlando Magic overcame an 18-point deficit in the third quarter to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 112-108 on the road. Desmond Bane and Paolo Banchero combined for 50 points to lead the Magic's comeback, which marked the 18th time this season Orlando has won after trailing by double digits. Despite a 32-point performance from the Pelicans' Saddiq Bey, New Orleans lost its eighth straight game.

Why it matters

The Magic's ability to rally from large deficits has been a key factor in their success this season, as they have the most such comebacks in the league. This win keeps Orlando in the playoff hunt in the Eastern Conference with only four games remaining in the regular season.

The details

The Magic trailed by as many as 15 points in the third quarter after the Pelicans racked up 50 points in the paint. However, Orlando outscored New Orleans 31-20 in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. Bane and Banchero combined for 50 points, with Banchero recording his 25th double-double of the season. The Magic outrebounded the Pelicans 57-47 and scored 24 second-chance points, while the Pelicans managed just 5.

  • The Magic trailed by 15 points in the third quarter.
  • Orlando outscored New Orleans 31-20 in the fourth quarter.
  • The Magic have only four games left in the regular season.

The players

Jamahl Mosley

The head coach of the Orlando Magic.

Desmond Bane

A guard for the Orlando Magic who scored 27 points in the game.

Paolo Banchero

A forward for the Orlando Magic who recorded his 25th double-double of the season with 23 points and 16 rebounds.

Saddiq Bey

A forward for the New Orleans Pelicans who scored 32 points in the game.

Jalen Suggs

A guard for the Orlando Magic who struggled from 3-point range, going 3-for-12.

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What’s next

The Magic have a quick turnaround when they host the Pistons on the second night of a back-to-back Monday at Kia Center.

The takeaway

The Magic's ability to overcome large deficits has been a key factor in their success this season, and this win over the Pelicans keeps them in the playoff hunt in the Eastern Conference with only four games left in the regular season.