Magic beat Pelicans behind Paolo Banchero’s triple-double

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) celebrates his dunk against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) ORLANDO, Florida— Paolo Banchero had 20 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for his second career triple-double, overcoming early shooting woes…

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NBA: Pelicans beat Clippers to tighten race for No. 4 seed

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after a basket against Los Angeles Clippers guard Amir Coffey (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, March 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson snagged an inbound pass in the backcourt with just less than 4…

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Pelicans tie franchise record 48-point 1st quarter in win

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) shoots against Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 1, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) NEW ORLEANS — Brandon Ingram scored 19 of his 34 points in New Orleans’ franchise record-tying 48-point first quarter and the…

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Pelicans zoom past Rockets to end 3-game skid

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) dribbles as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) HOUSTON— Jonas Valanciunas scored 25 points, Brandon Ingram added 24 and the duo combined for 24 rebounds to help the New…

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Pelicans set franchise record for 3s in win over Hornets

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) moves the ball down court against Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. The Pelicans won 132-112. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) NEW ORLEANS— Brandon Ingram put an emphatic, crowd-pleasing end to his recent…

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Warriors booed again at home as they lose big to Pelicans

Golden State Warriors players Andrew Wiggins (22), Cory Joseph, Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry (30) watch the closing minutes of the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron) SAN FRANCISCO– Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors…

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NBA: Pelicans lead by as many as 50 in dominant win over Kings

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) raises his arms to the crowd during a Sacramento Kings timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas) SACRAMENTO, California — CJ McCollum scored 30 points, making seven 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Pelicans led…

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NBA: Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram lead Pelicans past Lakers

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) slam dunks in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. The New Orleans Pelicans won 129-109. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson has no interest in forgetting the New Orleans Pelicans’ most embarrassing…

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Grizzlies top Pelicans in OT

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant slam dunks in the final seconds of overtime during an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. The Grizzlies won 116-115. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) NEW ORLEANS— Ja Morant let out a triumphant yell as he threw down an alley-oop dunk in overtime…

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NBA: Pelicans set franchise record with 22 triples, roll past Spurs

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, top, blocks New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, front right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) SAN ANTONIO — CJ McCollum scored 29 points, Brandon Ingram added 26 and the New Orleans Pelicans set a franchise…

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