Jonathan Isaac had 21 points and 10 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat New Orleans 130-119 on Sunday, sending the Pelicans to their franchise-record 12th straight loss.
Orlando center Nikola Vucevic retured from a sprained ankle to score 20 points. He played 29 minutes in his first game since Nov. 20. The Magic snapped a three-game losing streak.
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Jonathan Isaac had 21 points and 10 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat New Orleans 130-119 on Sunday, sending the Pelicans to their franchise-record 12th straight loss.
The Magic led 58-57 at halftime and pulled away with a 41-point third quarter. Isaac had 11 points in the quarter.
Magic: D.J. Augustin had 17 points, and Even Fournier 16. On Saturday night, Augustin, a New Orleans native, became the first athlete in any sport to have his jersey retired at Brother Martin High School. Augustin, who wore No. 14, led the school to two Louisiana state championships and is the program’s career scoring leader. ...
Magic: At Utah on Tuesday night.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) battles for a loose ball against Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP PhotoGerald Herbert)
New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry reacts to a technical foul call against guard Josh Hart (3) in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. Gentry was ejected from the game moments later. The Magic won 130-119. (AP PhotoGerald Herbert)
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Derrick Favors (22) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP PhotoGerald Herbert)
Jrue Holiday led the Pelicans with 29 points and eight assists. J.J. Redick added 23 points against the team that drafted him in the first round in 2006.
New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry reacts to a technical foul call against guard Josh Hart in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. Gentry was ejected from the game moments later. (AP PhotoGerald Herbert)
The Magic led 58-57 at halftime and pulled away with a 41-point third quarter. Isaac had 11 points in the quarter.
Orlando made a season-high 17 3s, shooting 50% from long range. The Magic shot 51.2% overall from the field and had just eight turnovers.
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) dribbles against Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP PhotoGerald Herbert)
Magic: D.J. Augustin had 17 points, and Even Fournier 16. On Saturday night, Augustin, a New Orleans native, became the first athlete in any sport to have his jersey retired at Brother Martin High School. Augustin, who wore No. 14, led the school to two Louisiana state championships and is the program’s career scoring leader. ...
Pelicans: Coach Alvin Gentry was ejected late in the third quarter after receiving two technical fouls for complaining about officiating. It was his first ejection of the season. ... Brandon Ingram added 21 points, but early foul trouble limited him to 27 minutes. … Guard Josh Hart scored 20 points. … Before the game, Gentry reiterated the team is being “overly cautious” with No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson, who has yet to play this season due to a knee injury. “He’s still in the rehab stage of it. He’s doing a lot of stuff. No one is more eager to get back on the court than he is — trust me on that one."
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) reacts after making a 3-point basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP PhotoGerald Herbert)
Magic: At Utah on Tuesday night.
Pelicans: Host Brooklyn on Tuesday night.
New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) goes to the basket between Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) and forward Jonathan Isaac (1) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP PhotoGerald Herbert)
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) battles for a loose ball against Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP PhotoGerald Herbert)
New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry reacts to a technical foul call against guard Josh Hart (3) in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. Gentry was ejected from the game moments later. The Magic won 130-119. (AP PhotoGerald Herbert)
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Derrick Favors (22) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP PhotoGerald Herbert)