They dropped to 0-8 when failing to crack 85 points, and that happened at Houston on Monday. Orlando is 1-17 when not reaching 95.

Jabari Smith Jr. scored a team-high 20 points, Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams recorded double-doubles, and the Houston Rockets turned a stifling defensive performance into a 97-84 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic on Monday.

The Orlando Magic had one of their least-efficient scoring nights of the season in Monday's loss 97-84 loss to the Houston Rockets. After the game, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley and center Wendell Carter Jr.

With Amen Thompson out, the Rockets (-4.5) could use a boost from Fred VanVleet (questionable) when Orlando visits Houston on Monday night.

On Thursday, the New Orleans Pelicans (18-48) host the Orlando Magic (30-36) at the Smoothie King Center and if you’re wondering how to catch the action live, you’ve come to the right place. The Pelicans snapped a four-game losing streak on Tuesday with a 127-120 win over the LA Clippers.

The Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans square off Saturday evening in New Orleans. Here's how to watch, plus betting information and other relevant tidbits.