Orlando Magic-New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report: Thursday, March 13

The latest for the Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans on player health, injuries and status for Thursday night's tip.
Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) dribbles past New Orleans Pelicans guard Brandon Boston Jr. (11) in the first quarter at Kia Center.
Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) dribbles past New Orleans Pelicans guard Brandon Boston Jr. (11) in the first quarter at Kia Center. / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The Orlando Magic's five-game road trip continues Thursday night with this season's final matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Tipoff is at 8 p.m. ET from the Smoothie King Center.

Orlando enters the contest as losers of six of their last seven games. They are 30-36 this season.

The Pelicans have won just 18 games this season, but they are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Before Thursday's tipoff, here's the latest for both the Magic and Pelicans on player health, injuries and status.

Orlando Magic Injury Report

  • Jalen Suggs: Out (left knee trochlea ligament tear)
  • Moe Wagner: Out (left torn ACL)
  • Cole Anthony: Out (left big toe strain)
  • Ethan Thompson: Out (G League)
  • Mac McClung: Out (G League)

Despite Cole Anthony being only a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, the fifth-year Magic guard is not listed on the Orlando's injury report and is presumed to be available to play versus the Pelicans.

UPDATE: Anthony has been scratched before Thursday's tipoff with the New Orleans Pelicans.

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report

  • Brandon Boston Jr.: Out (left ankle stress reaction)
  • Herb Jones: Out (torn right rotator cuff)
  • Yves Missi: Out (left ankle sprain)
  • Dejounte Murray: Out (ruptured right Achilles)
  • Kelly Olynyk: Out (personal reasons)
  • Lestor Quinones: Out (G League)
  • Keion Brooks Jr.: Out (G League)

Missi played 26:29 in the Pelicans' Tuesday win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Related Stories on the Orlando Magic

  • MAGIC OFFENSE UNDER THE MICROSCOPE: Orlando spent much of Wednesday's practice searching for answers they haven't found all year. CLICK HERE
  • FRANZ IS A TWO-WAY STAR: Franz Wagner made history Monday night. He's become one of the NBA's most impactful all-around players. CLICK HERE
  • GARY REMAINS 'A PRO': "You can't ask for a more helpful vet," Jett Howard said of 11-year pro Gary Harris. CLICK HERE
  • PAOLO NOMINATED FOR EAST POTW: Orlando's third-year pro is back in All-Star form. CLICK HERE
  • MAGIC MISS 'INSTIGATORS': Jalen Suggs and Moe Wagner's absence has been telling, Doc Rivers said. CLICK HERE
  • SNAP BACK TO REALITY: Orlando needs to find itself on a five-game road trip that could further make or break their postseason outlook. CLICK HERE
  • SUPERMAN GOING INTO MAGIC HOF: Dwight Howard will be the 13th inductee into the Magic Hall of Fame. CLICK HERE

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