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When the Orlando Magic (41-36) and New Orleans Pelicans (25-53) square off at Smoothie King Center on Sunday, starting at 7 p.m. ET, Paolo Banchero is a player to watch.
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Magic vs. Pelicans: April 5 Viewing Options
- Game day: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and FDSFL
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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Magic's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.3% | 21 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.7% | 20 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.1 | 19 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.5 | 13 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.6 | 13 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14 | 13 |
Pelicans' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.5% | 20 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.6% | 19 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.7 | 14 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.7 | 25 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.5 | 12 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.7 | 17 |
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Magic vs. Pelicans Top Players
Magic
- Banchero has put up 22.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists for the Magic.
- Desmond Bane scores 20.4 points per game, adding 4.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists.
- Bane makes 2.1 threes per game to lead active Magic.
- Jalen Suggs averages 1.9 steals per game. Goga Bitadze collects 0.9 blocks an outing.
Pelicans
- Derik Queen has a top spot on the Pelicans rebounds and assists leaderboards, scoring 11.4 points a contest with 6.8 rebounds per game and 3.7 assists per game.
- Zion Williamson has per-game averages of 21.1 points, 3.2 assists and 5.7 rebounds this season.
- Saddiq Bey hits 2.1 threes per game.
- The Pelicans' defensive effort gets a lift from Herbert Jones (1.6 steals per game) and Yves Missi (1.5 blocks per game).
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Magic vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Magic
Magic:
Anthony Black: Out (Abdomen),
Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee),
Jett Howard: Questionable (Ankle)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Bryce McGowens: Out (Toe),
Trey Murphy III: Out (Ankle),
Karlo Matkovic: Out (Back),
Dejounte Murray: Out (Hand)
Magic's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Kings | W 121-117 | Home |
| 3/29/2026 | Raptors | L 139-87 | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Suns | W 115-111 | Home |
| 4/1/2026 | Hawks | L 130-101 | Home |
| 4/3/2026 | Mavericks | W 138-127 | Away |
| 4/5/2026 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 4/6/2026 | Pistons | - | Home |
| 4/8/2026 | Timberwolves | - | Home |
| 4/10/2026 | Bulls | - | Away |
| 4/12/2026 | Celtics | - | Away |
Pelicans' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Pistons | L 129-108 | Away |
| 3/27/2026 | Raptors | L 119-106 | Away |
| 3/29/2026 | Rockets | L 134-102 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Trail Blazers | L 118-106 | Away |
| 4/3/2026 | Kings | L 117-113 | Away |
| 4/5/2026 | Magic | - | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Jazz | - | Home |
| 4/10/2026 | Celtics | - | Away |
| 4/12/2026 | Timberwolves | - | Away |
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