Jrue Holiday scored 24 points (14 in the third quarter), and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Orlando Magic 111-97.
The Pelicans took control with a 31-12 run bridging the third and fourth quarters and led by as many as 27.
DeMarcus Cousins had 26 points (14 in the paint), 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals, and Anthony Davis added 20 points and 11 rebounds on 10 for 14 shooting. The Pelicans had 3 20-point scorers.
For the Magic, Jonathon Simmons had 22 points and 8 rebounds on 10 for 15 shooting, and Nikola Vučević added 21 points and 8 rebounds.
The Pelicans shot 50.0% from the field and 33.3% from 3 to the Magic’s 42.4% and 20.0%. The Magic outscored the Pelicans 19-6 in 8 minutes with Mack, Payne, Hezonja, Iwundu and Artis on the floor together.