April 5, 2026Updated 12:07 pm EDT

The New Orleans Pelicans (25-53) will look to break a seven-game losing streak when they host the Orlando Magic (41-36) on April 5, 2026 at Smoothie King Center.

How to watch Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Venue: Smoothie King Center
Time: 7 p.m. ET
TV: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, FDSFL
Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub.
Orlando vs. New Orleans odds

Odds provided by BetMGM.

Injury reportsMagic

Anthony Black: Out (Abdomen),

Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee)

Pelicans

Trey Murphy III: Questionable (Ankle),

Karlo Matkovic: Questionable (Back),

Dejounte Murray: Questionable (Hand),

Bryce McGowens: Out (Toe)

Stats to know
The Magic score just four fewer points per contest (115.4) than the Pelicans surrender (119.4).
The Pelicans score an average of 114.9 points per game. That’s just 0.5 fewer points than the 115.4 the Magic give up to opponents.

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