Orlando Magic 112, New Orleans Pelicans 108
NBA · 2026-04-05 · Winner: Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic defeated New Orleans Pelicans 112–108 on 2026-04-05 in NBA play, a 4-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:42 swung win probability 96% → 34%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 29 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 112 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 28 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 108 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:42 swung win probability 96% → 34%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q4 20-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q4 5:42 (win probability 96% → 34% for the home side).
- Shot 47.6% eFG vs a 52.7% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-9.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 9–0 | Q2 2:11 | 44% → 80% |
| Orlando Magic | 10–0 | Q4 5:42 | 96% → 34% |