Injury Report: New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic

The New Orleans Pelicans and Orlando Magic have 11 players listed
 New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) guards against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) guards against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images / Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Pelicans are heading to Florida to take on the Orlando Magic in what will be the first game of their regular season series matchup. Both teams are looking to end their losing streaks, but both teams may need the assistance of their role players to step up.

The Pelicans have seven players listed on their injury report: Jordan Hawkins, Herbert Jones, Karlo Matkovic, CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, and Zion Williamson.

Jordan Hawkins is listed as out due to lower back tightness, Herbert Jones is listed as out due to a right shoulder strain, Karlo Matkovic is listed as out due to being on a G League assignment, CJ McCollum is listed as out due to a right adductor strain, Trey Murphy III is listed as doubtful due to a right hamstring strain, Dejounte Murray is listed as out due to a left-hand fracture, and Zion Williamson is listed as questionable due to left hamstring tightness.

Zion Williamson of the Pelicans vs Paolo Banchero of the Magic
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dribbles against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Magic have four players listed on their injury report: Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr., Mac McClung, and Trevelin Queen. Paolo Banchero is listed as out due to a torn right oblique, Wendell Carter Jr. is listed as out due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot, Mac McClung is out due to his two-way G League contract, and Trevelin Queen is out due to his two-way G League contract.

The New Orleans Pelicans and the Orlando Magic face off at 7:00 p.m. EST.

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Farbod Esnaashari
FARBOD ESNAASHARI

12-year NBA veteran that's covered the league on Sports Illustrated, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and ESPN