New Orleans Pelicans vs. Orlando Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, More
ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic is set to play in front of its home fans for the first time in the preseason tonight when the New Orleans Pelicans come to town.
The game marks a rematch between the two teams from last week's preseason opener in which the Magic came out on top with a 122-105 victory. It's the final preseason game against NBA competition for both teams, so we could be in store for each team's "dress rehearsal," where the rotation plays more often that it has in the past.
For the Magic, coach Jamahl Mosley hopes the team can use the rematch as a litmus test, specifically in crashing the boards.
"You know, I think we have to clean up the rebounding from that last game," Mosley said. "They had 17 offensive rebounds in that game. So our ability to box out, but we did a really good job of taking care of the basketball. So that'll be a continued heightened area of focus."
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels defended by Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black.
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Here's a look at the information you need to know for tonight's game ...
Pelicans vs. Magic Broadcast Information
- Date: Tuesday, October 17
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
- Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
- Live Stream: League Pass
- Betting Odds: n/a
Magic vs. Pelicans Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans
- Liam Robbins (OUT - leg)
- Larry Nance Jr. (OUT - ankle)
- Jose Alvarado (OUT - ankle)
Orlando Magic
- Caleb Houstan (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)
- Kevon Harris (QUESTIONABLE - knee)
Projected Starting Lineup
New Orleans Pelicans
- PG C.J. McCollum
- SG Herb Jones
- SF Brandon Ingram
- PF Zion Williamson
- C Jonas Valanciunas
Orlando Magic
- PG Markelle Fultz
- SG Jalen Suggs
- SF Franz Wagner
- PF Paolo Banchero
- C Wendell Carter Jr.
