The host Orlando Magic defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 89 - 82, at Amway Center on Wednesday. In a battle between two struggling teams, the Magic prevailed with a much needed win. Orlando held New Orleans to just 36 percent shooting from the field and forced them to commit 17 turnovers in their win. Orlando was n't much better though, as they shot 39 percent from the field and 58 percent from the free - throw line. The Magic also dominated in the lane, as they scored 38 paint points to the Pelicans' 26. The Pelicans (2 - 10) had to play this game without Anthony Davis (thigh) and it clearly hurt their offense. Terrence Jones started for Davis though and carried the load, as he scored a game - high 26 points on 9 - of - 20 shooting. The only other starter in double figures was E'Twaun Moore, who tallied 14 points, three rebounds and four assists. Langston Galloway was a nice spark off the bench, scoring 15 points on 6 - of - 12 shooting. Omer Asik had a strange line, as he grabbed 10 rebounds, but failed to record another stat. The Pelicans will return to action on Friday when they host the Portland Trail Blazers for their next game. The Magic (5 - 7) have gotten off to a historically bad start offensively this season, but they were able to pull out a win here, thanks to some elite defense. Six players scored in double figures for the Magic, with Serge Ibaka and Evan Fournier tying the team lead with 16 a piece. Ibaka added eight rebounds to his 16 points and Fournier dished out three assists. Elfird Payton scored just five points, but provided four rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks in the victory. Nikola Vucevic recorded a double - double, totaling 10 points and 14 rebounds. D.J. Augustin and Damjan Rudez each scored 11 points off the bench. Jeff Green had a game to forget, as he went scoreless on 0 - of - 9 shooting. Orlando will look to keep rolling against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.
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