Magic close seeding play with win over Pelicans, shift focus to Bucks
ORLANDO, Fla. — Nikola Vucevic scored 23 points and D.J. Augustin finished with 22 points ? 15 in the second quarter ? to help lead the Orlando Magic to a 133-127 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans to close seeding play Thursday night.
James Ennis added 16 points, while Wes Iwundu finished with 15 points, Markelle Fultz had 11 points and Vic Law and Melvin Frazier Jr. each had 10 for the Magic (33-40) at ESPN Wide World of Sports’ Visa Athletic Center.
Frank Jackson scored a season high 31 points and Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 29 to lead the Pelicans, who played without Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Jrue Holiday, JJ Redick and Lonzo Ball.
Josh Hart added 23 points for New Orleans (30-42).
