New Orleans Pelicans vs. Orlando Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, More

The Orlando Magic returns home to play the New Orleans Pelicans.

Jeremy Brener | Oct 17, 2023

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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. — New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels defended by Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black / © Matthew Hinton, USA TODAY

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.

Published Oct 17, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.