Wendell Carter Jr. had 21 points (14 in the paint) and 12 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-110 in overtime.
It was tied 101-101 at the end of regulation.
Carter’s 2 free throws with 3.6 seconds left in overtime made it 115-110 and put it away.
During clutch time, the Magic outscored the Pelicans 23-21. Carter scored 10 of the Magic’s 23 on 3 for 4 shooting and 4 for 4 at the line. With 57 seconds left in overtime, Chuma Okeke stole the ball from Josh Hart, and his driving dunk off it tied the game at 109.
For the Pelicans, Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 31 points (7 during a 13-0 run across the second and third quarters) and 8 rebounds.
The Pelicans turned it over 25 times, about 9 more than usual for this many possessions. The Magic outscored the Pelicans 65-26 off the bench.