New Orleans Pelicans Seek to End Losing Streak Against Orlando Magic
New Orleans faces Orlando, aims to halt 7-game skid
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The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Orlando Magic on Sunday in an effort to break their seven-game losing streak. The Pelicans, currently at 25-53, are looking to improve their home record of 16-23 against the Magic, who hold a 41-36 record in the Eastern Conference.
- 01New Orleans Pelicans aim to stop a seven-game losing streak.
- 02Orlando Magic defeated the Pelicans 128-118 in their previous matchup.
- 03Trey Murphy III leads the Pelicans with an average of 21.6 points per game.
- 04Desmond Bane is a key player for the Magic, averaging 20.4 points.
- 05Both teams have struggled recently, each with a 3-7 record in their last ten games.
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The New Orleans Pelicans will host the Orlando Magic on Sunday as they attempt to snap a seven-game losing streak. Currently, the Pelicans hold a record of 25-53, placing them 12th in the Western Conference, while the Magic are 41-36, positioned ninth in the Eastern Conference. New Orleans has struggled at home with a 16-23 record, and they are 14-24 in games decided by ten points or more. In their last encounter on January 11, the Magic triumphed over the Pelicans with a score of 128-118, with Desmond Bane scoring 27 points for Orlando and Zion Williamson contributing 22 points for New Orleans. Both teams have been inconsistent, with each posting a 3-7 record in their last ten games. Key players to watch include Trey Murphy III for the Pelicans, averaging 21.6 points, and Bane for the Magic, averaging 20.4 points.
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A win could boost the morale of the Pelicans and their fans, while a continued losing streak may lead to further disappointment.
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