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

The New Orleans Pelicans provide the first preseason test for the Orlando Magic.

Jeremy Brener

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic is returning to the court after a long offseason with an exhibition game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night at the Smoothie King Center.

It's the first of four preseason contests for the Magic, a team fully healthy for the first time in years. Everyone is expected to be available for Orlando, but how the team lines up remains a mystery. Coach Jamahl Mosley may insert his five starters from last year -- Markelle Fultz, Gary Harris, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. -- but he will have a chance to get experimental with the backups and rookies Anthony Black and Jett Howard.

Jalen Suggs Jose Alvarado Pelicans
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs defended by New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado / Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

"I think it's going to be a little bit fluid just because we have so many different guys that can play multiple positions," Mosley said about the team's rotation. "And we're trying to get a feel and read for each what each one of them does. But I think that's going to take time."

A number of Magic players should get their feet wet tonight and that should make fans very excited for what's to come.

Here's a look at the information you need to know for tonight's game ...

Magic vs. Pelicans Broadcast Information

  • Date: Tuesday, October 10
  • Time: 8:00 p.m.
  • TV Channel: Bally Sports NO
  • Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
  • Live Stream: League Pass
  • Betting Odds: Magic (+4.5)

Magic vs. Pelicans Injury Report

Orlando Magic

  • n/a

New Orleans Pelicans

  • Liam Robbins (OUT - leg)
  • Larry Nance Jr. (OUT - ankle)
  • Jose Alvarado (OUT - ankle)
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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.

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