New Orleans Pelicans 118, Orlando Magic 128
NBA · 2026-01-11 · Winner: Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic defeated New Orleans Pelicans 128–118 on 2026-01-11 in NBA play, a 10-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 1:45 swung win probability 90% → 61%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Orleans Pelicans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 26 | 33 | 39 | 20 | 118 |
| Orlando Magic | 26 | 32 | 33 | 37 | 128 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 1:45 swung win probability 90% → 61%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q4 20-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 8:53 (win probability 68% → 89% for the home side).
- Outscored 31-12 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 11-5.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 9–0 | Q1 8:53 | 68% → 89% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 11–0 | Q1 1:45 | 90% → 61% |