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Banchero scores 34 points and Magic build a 30-point halftime lead in a 113-93 rout of the Pelicans

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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) breaks free for a dunk against New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 34 points, 11 rebounds and four steals, and the Orlando Magic beat the New Orleans Pelicans 113-93 on Thursday night.

Franz Wagner added 27 points, six rebounds and five assists, going 11 for 17 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free throw line.