The Orlando Magic look to make a sweep of a critical pre-All-Star Break road trip as they take on Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans.
Orlando Magic (25-32) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (25-32)
Time/TV: 8 p.m./FOX Sports Florida
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Line: Pelicans by 4.5
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2019 Season Series: Tonight in New Orleans; March 20 in Orlando
| Pace | Off. Rtg. | Def. Rtg. | eFG% | O.Reb.% | TO% | FTR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 98.7 | 106.0 | 108.4 | 51.1 | 25.0 | 13.8 | 21.5 |
| New Orleans | 102.9 | 112.6 | 111.4 | 53.3 | 28.8 | 13.9 | 27.5 |
1) Jonathan Isaac admitted to Gabriel Stovall of the Orlando Sentinel that his ankle injury in December had him mentally reeling. But now he is gaining confidence and is helping drive the team’s sudden surge. It is certainly at the point the Magic should trust him more. Isaac is developing into a “five-tool” player, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com writes.
2) The Orlando Magic are buying into what Steve Clifford is preaching and buying into themselves as the Playoff race gets real.
3) The Orlando Magic are energized by playing meaningful games and being in the thick of the Playoff race, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com writes.
4) The Orlando Magic’s offense is clicking as they get into the paint more and it is a big driver to the team’s recent success.
5) The Orlando Magic continue to be one of the best passing teams in the league, Josh Cohen of OrlandoMagic.com writes.
6) On today’s Locked On Magic, Terrence Ross has taken on the moniker of The Human Torch and it has helped charge the Orlando Magic’s offense:
7) The Orlando Magic are gelling at the right moment to make a Playoff push.
8) Quentin Richardson and Ryan Hollins discuss on Yahoo! Sports whether the New Orleans Pelicans are being petty in limiting Anthony Davis’ minutes.
9) Terry Kimble of Pelican Debrief asks what happens if the offers do not get better for Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans’ plan backfires.
10) The New Orleans Pelicans must develop and play their young players with Anthony Davis’ trade request looming in the background, Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Advocate writes.
11) The 2019 Southeast Division is one of the worst divisions in NBA history, Jared Dubin of FiveThirtyEight writes.
12) The Orlando Magic are excited to add Markelle Fultz to the team, but more than willing to wait for him to be ready to join the team healthy.
13) I spoke to Christopher Kline of The Sixer Sense about Markelle Fultz and what the Orlando Magic can expect from him.
14) Zach Harper of The Athletic says the Orlando Magic cannot really grade their acquisition of Markelle Fultz until they see what he can become on the court. But even if he becomes a useful rotation player, it would be measured a success.
15) Markelle Fultz may be a bigger risk than many are willing to admit, Spencer Henderson writes.
16) Former Orlando Magic center Jason Smith is happy to return to the New Orleans Pelicans after his second in-season trade this year, Andrew Lopez of NOLA.com writes.
17) Aaron Gordon said after Sunday’s game, the Orlando Magic are showing growth in putting their foot down to defeat the Atlanta Hawks. Jonathan Isaac agreed, saying everyone locked in for the win. And Nikola Vucevic said the team showed maturity in taking care of business in the win. Steve Clifford said he was proud of the win from the Magic.
18) Recent acquisition Anthony Brown is having a big impact for the streaking Lakeland Magic, Josh Cohen of OrlandoMagic.com writes.