There’s not much to say. The New Orleans Pelicans did what was expected of them on Thursday, dominating an injury-riddled Orlando Magic team to the tune of a final 135-100 score.
But as most fans of this team know all too well, what is expected and what often occurs are usually very different things. Young teams encounter troubles in a myriad of ways. Fortunately, New Orleans didn’t let anything become an issue.
Led by Brandon Ingram’s continued hot streak of scoring with 29 points, the Pelicans had a back and forth showing in the first quarter but dropped a 45-point second quarter to create the separation that ultimately decided the contest.