Considered business handled. The Magic steamrolled the Pelicans, 113-93, Thursday night behind a combined 61 points from star duo Paolo Banchero (34) and Franz Wagner (27) at Smoothie King Center. It’s what Orlando was supposed to do against a team that entered with just 18 wins as New Orleans was already eliminated from playoff contention.

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.

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.

The latest for the Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans on player health, injuries and status for Thursday night's tip.

Pelicans to play preseason games in Melbourne against NBL’s Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix on Oct. 3 and 5.

The New Orleans Pelicans are poised to make a leap next season if they bring everyone back — Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones, Dejounte Murray — and draft well. The first people to get a look at that team will be in Australia.

Zion Williamson has altered his game for the better this year and looks like a completely dominant superstar again. Ben Pfeifer explains.