Live stream: Magic 114, Pelicans 101
The Orlando Magic (0-0) play against the New Orleans Pelicans (0-0) at Smoothie King Center
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Game Time: 8:00 PM EDT on Tuesday October 10, 2023
Orlando Magic 114, New Orleans Pelicans 101 (Q4 3:01)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Some say they never call traveling in the #NBA, but that has not been true for several years. Jordan Hawkins has twice been whistled for traveling violation by moving both feet before putting the ball on the floor, after catching a pass. Just an adjustment he’ll make from college – 10:04 PM
Some say they never call traveling in the #NBA, but that has not been true for several years. Jordan Hawkins has twice been whistled for traveling violation by moving both feet before putting the ball on the floor, after catching a pass. Just an adjustment he’ll make from college – 10:04 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Random note: We have the two finalists from the 2023 #NBA slam dunk contest in the building. Orlando’s Mac McClung subs in for some 4Q minutes. He was the only thing that prevented Trey Murphy from winning in Salt Lake City in February – 10:02 PM
Random note: We have the two finalists from the 2023 #NBA slam dunk contest in the building. Orlando’s Mac McClung subs in for some 4Q minutes. He was the only thing that prevented Trey Murphy from winning in Salt Lake City in February – 10:02 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
End of 3Q | Magic 88, Pelicans 87
Carter: 18 points
Anthony: 13 points
Ingram: 14 points
Williamson: 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists – 9:57 PM
End of 3Q | Magic 88, Pelicans 87
Carter: 18 points
Anthony: 13 points
Ingram: 14 points
Williamson: 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists – 9:57 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Few good things about the offense in the third quarter. Best: Dyson Daniels may have found some confidence at the close of it and Dereon Seabron went coast-to-coast twice after grabbing a defensive rebound, getting to the free throw line the 1st time and then scoring on the 2nd. – 9:57 PM
Few good things about the offense in the third quarter. Best: Dyson Daniels may have found some confidence at the close of it and Dereon Seabron went coast-to-coast twice after grabbing a defensive rebound, getting to the free throw line the 1st time and then scoring on the 2nd. – 9:57 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
One more to go!
#Pelicans | @AmeriHealthLA pic.twitter.com/7588j3AwNr – 9:56 PM
One more to go!
#Pelicans | @AmeriHealthLA pic.twitter.com/7588j3AwNr – 9:56 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
shammgod + the assist???
@The_ColeAnthony + @chuma_okeke pic.twitter.com/SrlfDTVQ6Q – 9:47 PM
shammgod + the assist???
@The_ColeAnthony + @chuma_okeke pic.twitter.com/SrlfDTVQ6Q – 9:47 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans had a 2-on-1 break and Naji Marshall began to drop off a pass to Jordan Hawkins for a layup, but Hawkins had fanned out to the corner to shoot a jumper. You could see Naji gesture to the rookie that he wasn’t expecting that. Preseason is to figure stuff out like that – 9:35 PM
#Pelicans had a 2-on-1 break and Naji Marshall began to drop off a pass to Jordan Hawkins for a layup, but Hawkins had fanned out to the corner to shoot a jumper. You could see Naji gesture to the rookie that he wasn’t expecting that. Preseason is to figure stuff out like that – 9:35 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue remembers the late Brendan Malone — both were members of the 2009 Orlando Magic team that reached the NBA Finals pic.twitter.com/ipEMsys8kp – 9:30 PM
Tyronn Lue remembers the late Brendan Malone — both were members of the 2009 Orlando Magic team that reached the NBA Finals pic.twitter.com/ipEMsys8kp – 9:30 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
summer work paying off
@wendellcarter34 is 4-5 from 3PT range
you love to see it pic.twitter.com/qZdde1JGnm – 9:30 PM
summer work paying off
@wendellcarter34 is 4-5 from 3PT range
you love to see it pic.twitter.com/qZdde1JGnm – 9:30 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Let it fly like the birds in the sky 💸 pic.twitter.com/Eg1GIVjqrl – 9:27 PM
Let it fly like the birds in the sky 💸 pic.twitter.com/Eg1GIVjqrl – 9:27 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Willie Green said starters will play no more than 20 minutes and #Pelicans begin second half with none of them on floor. Alignment is what second unit was during training camp, except Liddell is making #NBA debut in place of Zeller (back soreness) – 9:27 PM
Willie Green said starters will play no more than 20 minutes and #Pelicans begin second half with none of them on floor. Alignment is what second unit was during training camp, except Liddell is making #NBA debut in place of Zeller (back soreness) – 9:27 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Pelicans’ starters in the second half:
Kira Lewis Jr
Jordan Hawkins
Dyson Daniels
Naji Marshall
EJ Liddell – 9:25 PM
Pelicans’ starters in the second half:
Kira Lewis Jr
Jordan Hawkins
Dyson Daniels
Naji Marshall
EJ Liddell – 9:25 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Hit Zion 6 times and he still found a way to get the bucket 😤 pic.twitter.com/hVU2TtrT4i – 9:23 PM
Hit Zion 6 times and he still found a way to get the bucket 😤 pic.twitter.com/hVU2TtrT4i – 9:23 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Basketball Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon is finalizing a deal to become the new head coach of the WNBA’s Chicago Sky, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Weatherspoon – one of best players in WNBA history – spent the past four years as a Pelicans assistant coach. pic.twitter.com/MXjLKBypZU – 9:20 PM
Basketball Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon is finalizing a deal to become the new head coach of the WNBA’s Chicago Sky, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Weatherspoon – one of best players in WNBA history – spent the past four years as a Pelicans assistant coach. pic.twitter.com/MXjLKBypZU – 9:20 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Cole Anthony in the first half:
13 PTS
3 AST
5-8 FG
2-3 3P
10 MIN pic.twitter.com/0W9d2YJzTq – 9:18 PM
Cole Anthony in the first half:
13 PTS
3 AST
5-8 FG
2-3 3P
10 MIN pic.twitter.com/0W9d2YJzTq – 9:18 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
After leading the Magic 54-38, Pelicans are taking a 68-67 lead into halftime. The offense dried up over the final 8+ minutes of the first half. A work in progress.
Not expecting any of Nola’s starters to appear in the second half as everyone played at least 15 minutes. – 9:12 PM
After leading the Magic 54-38, Pelicans are taking a 68-67 lead into halftime. The offense dried up over the final 8+ minutes of the first half. A work in progress.
Not expecting any of Nola’s starters to appear in the second half as everyone played at least 15 minutes. – 9:12 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 1st half: Pelicans 68, Magic 67
Ingram 14 pts, 4 rebs
Zion 12 pts, 5 rebs, 5 assts
McCollum 12 pts
Jones 11 pts, 5 rebs
Willing to bet that’s all we’ll see from the starters tonight. Pretty good showing from them, especially on the offensive end. – 9:11 PM
End of the 1st half: Pelicans 68, Magic 67
Ingram 14 pts, 4 rebs
Zion 12 pts, 5 rebs, 5 assts
McCollum 12 pts
Jones 11 pts, 5 rebs
Willing to bet that’s all we’ll see from the starters tonight. Pretty good showing from them, especially on the offensive end. – 9:11 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Zion: 12 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists in 15 minutes. Gonna take a minute to get back into game shape, but overall, he looked good.
Pels put up 68 in the first half. – 9:11 PM
Zion: 12 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists in 15 minutes. Gonna take a minute to get back into game shape, but overall, he looked good.
Pels put up 68 in the first half. – 9:11 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Halftime | Pelicans 68, Magic 67
Williamson: 12 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists
McCollum: 12 points
Carter: 13 points
Anthony: 13 points, 3 assists – 9:11 PM
Halftime | Pelicans 68, Magic 67
Williamson: 12 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists
McCollum: 12 points
Carter: 13 points
Anthony: 13 points, 3 assists – 9:11 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Legit did not even realize this was Markelle Fultz when I first turned the game on because of the short haircut pic.twitter.com/WSHEsSt1A6 – 9:11 PM
Legit did not even realize this was Markelle Fultz when I first turned the game on because of the short haircut pic.twitter.com/WSHEsSt1A6 – 9:11 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Pelicans’ big three in the first half:
Zion Williamson: 12p, 5r, 5a, 4/8 FG, 4/6 FT
Brandon Ingram: 14p, 4r, 2a, 6/12 FG, 1/3 3P
CJ McCollum: 12p, 4/9 FG, 2/6 3P – 9:10 PM
Pelicans’ big three in the first half:
Zion Williamson: 12p, 5r, 5a, 4/8 FG, 4/6 FT
Brandon Ingram: 14p, 4r, 2a, 6/12 FG, 1/3 3P
CJ McCollum: 12p, 4/9 FG, 2/6 3P – 9:10 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Might be the most interesting so far:
Magic subs:
Fultz > Black (2)
Suggs > Garris (1, hmm)
Franz > Cole (1, also interesting)
Paolo > Isaac (2)
WCJ > Mo (1)
Pels:
CJ > Kira (1)
Herb > Dyson (2)
BI > CJ (3)
Zion > Naji (1)
JoVal > Zion (4)
Hawkins subbed in for Zion in 2Q – 9:06 PM
Might be the most interesting so far:
Magic subs:
Fultz > Black (2)
Suggs > Garris (1, hmm)
Franz > Cole (1, also interesting)
Paolo > Isaac (2)
WCJ > Mo (1)
Pels:
CJ > Kira (1)
Herb > Dyson (2)
BI > CJ (3)
Zion > Naji (1)
JoVal > Zion (4)
Hawkins subbed in for Zion in 2Q – 9:06 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Jonathan Isaac with a block on one end and a 3-pointer on the other end. A great sequence there for JI. – 8:53 PM
Jonathan Isaac with a block on one end and a 3-pointer on the other end. A great sequence there for JI. – 8:53 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Herb Jones has looked like an improved finisher around the basket with some added craftiness, and he’s been very aggressive trying to get to the rim in 1H. Jones 11 pts, including 2/3 on three-pointers – 8:52 PM
Herb Jones has looked like an improved finisher around the basket with some added craftiness, and he’s been very aggressive trying to get to the rim in 1H. Jones 11 pts, including 2/3 on three-pointers – 8:52 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Zion Williamson is on an EASY triple-double pace:
10 points
4 rebounds
5 assists
THRU 11 MINUTES – 8:47 PM
Zion Williamson is on an EASY triple-double pace:
10 points
4 rebounds
5 assists
THRU 11 MINUTES – 8:47 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Disclaimer that it’s just the first preseason game, but the Zion at center minutes have popped. Pelicans have looked great on offense. Up 15 early in the second quarter. – 8:47 PM
Disclaimer that it’s just the first preseason game, but the Zion at center minutes have popped. Pelicans have looked great on offense. Up 15 early in the second quarter. – 8:47 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Zion’s up to 10 pts, 4 rebs and 5 assts in 11 minutes.
He’s been slicing up the Magic in these minutes with him at the 5. – 8:46 PM
Zion’s up to 10 pts, 4 rebs and 5 assts in 11 minutes.
He’s been slicing up the Magic in these minutes with him at the 5. – 8:46 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
We’ve already seen Zion pick up two assists by standing still and hitting someone else who was on the move.
Borrego effect already kicking in.
theathletic.com/4945800/2023/1… – 8:45 PM
We’ve already seen Zion pick up two assists by standing still and hitting someone else who was on the move.
Borrego effect already kicking in.
theathletic.com/4945800/2023/1… – 8:45 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Jordan Hawkins’ first preseason bucket is a 3-pointer, after Zion Williamson found him wide open via a cross court pass. – 8:43 PM
Jordan Hawkins’ first preseason bucket is a 3-pointer, after Zion Williamson found him wide open via a cross court pass. – 8:43 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Jordan Hawkins’ first shot in #NBA is an open right corner 3 that rattles in for a bucket – 8:43 PM
Jordan Hawkins’ first shot in #NBA is an open right corner 3 that rattles in for a bucket – 8:43 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Pelicans put up 38 points in the first quarter, as Zion Williamson hits a runner at the buzzer. They lead the Magic by 12. The early returns on the offense indicate a lot of good. Most problematic issue was Orlando grabbing 3 of their 6 offensive rebounds when Nola went small. – 8:40 PM
Pelicans put up 38 points in the first quarter, as Zion Williamson hits a runner at the buzzer. They lead the Magic by 12. The early returns on the offense indicate a lot of good. Most problematic issue was Orlando grabbing 3 of their 6 offensive rebounds when Nola went small. – 8:40 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
End of 1Q | Pelicans 38, Magic 26
Ingram: 7 points
Williamson: 7 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists
Carter: 6 points
Banchero: 5 points, 4 rebound – 8:40 PM
End of 1Q | Pelicans 38, Magic 26
Ingram: 7 points
Williamson: 7 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists
Carter: 6 points
Banchero: 5 points, 4 rebound – 8:40 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans with 38 points in the 1st quarter.
Zion with 7 pts and 3 assts. BI and JV also had 7 pts. – 8:38 PM
Pelicans with 38 points in the 1st quarter.
Zion with 7 pts and 3 assts. BI and JV also had 7 pts. – 8:38 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Zion at the center position immediately gets a pretty dish from Naji for an and-one dunk. Then Naji tries a long-distance alley oop pass to Zion that results in a foul. Magic bigs right now are Moe Wagner and Jonathan Isaac – 8:35 PM
Zion at the center position immediately gets a pretty dish from Naji for an and-one dunk. Then Naji tries a long-distance alley oop pass to Zion that results in a foul. Magic bigs right now are Moe Wagner and Jonathan Isaac – 8:35 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Pelicans going with some Zion at the 5 action for the last two minutes of the first quarter.
He’s on the court with Naji Marshall, Dyson Daniels, CJ McCollum and Kira Lewis. – 8:35 PM
Pelicans going with some Zion at the 5 action for the last two minutes of the first quarter.
He’s on the court with Naji Marshall, Dyson Daniels, CJ McCollum and Kira Lewis. – 8:35 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Anthony Black and Jonathan Isaac are also now in for the Magic. – 8:33 PM
Anthony Black and Jonathan Isaac are also now in for the Magic. – 8:33 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pels already giving Zion Williamson minutes at the 5 in the 1st quarter – 8:33 PM
Pels already giving Zion Williamson minutes at the 5 in the 1st quarter – 8:33 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Zion Williamson is coming into the game for Jonas Valanciunas. Looks like it’ll be our first glimpse of small-ball with Z at the 5. – 8:33 PM
Zion Williamson is coming into the game for Jonas Valanciunas. Looks like it’ll be our first glimpse of small-ball with Z at the 5. – 8:33 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Pelicans going to a CJ-Kira-Dyson-Naji-Zion lineup. Some Zion at the 5 in the first quarter. – 8:32 PM
Pelicans going to a CJ-Kira-Dyson-Naji-Zion lineup. Some Zion at the 5 in the first quarter. – 8:32 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Cole Anthony, Gary Harris, and Moe Wagner are the first three in for the @OrlandoMagic off the bench. They sub in for Suggs, Franz, and Dell. – 8:26 PM
Cole Anthony, Gary Harris, and Moe Wagner are the first three in for the @OrlandoMagic off the bench. They sub in for Suggs, Franz, and Dell. – 8:26 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Will be interesting to see how #Pelicans stagger trio of Zion, Ingram and CJ this season. What they do in preseason may not be relevant to that, but mid 1Q in opener they sub out Zion and CJ mid 1Q for Lewis and Marshall. Everyone can agree though it’s fantastic to have trio back – 8:25 PM
Will be interesting to see how #Pelicans stagger trio of Zion, Ingram and CJ this season. What they do in preseason may not be relevant to that, but mid 1Q in opener they sub out Zion and CJ mid 1Q for Lewis and Marshall. Everyone can agree though it’s fantastic to have trio back – 8:25 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Paolo Banchero looking scary entering year two 👀
(via @OrlandoMagic)
pic.twitter.com/rVeiS9JNL9 – 8:23 PM
Paolo Banchero looking scary entering year two 👀
(via @OrlandoMagic)
pic.twitter.com/rVeiS9JNL9 – 8:23 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Pelicans now running some, having pushed the pace on the last two possessions and it led to several attempts at the rim. – 8:14 PM
Pelicans now running some, having pushed the pace on the last two possessions and it led to several attempts at the rim. – 8:14 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Wendell Carter Jr. gets a corner 3 to go down to open the preseason for the Magic. – 8:12 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. gets a corner 3 to go down to open the preseason for the Magic. – 8:12 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Brandon Ingram
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 8:02 PM
Pelicans starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Brandon Ingram
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 8:02 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Brandon Ingram
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:23 PM
Starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Brandon Ingram
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:23 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Joe Ingles will not play tonight. @OrlandoMagic Head Coach Jamahl Mosley said he will periodically rest different players throughout the preseason and the 10-year NBA veteran is the first to get a night off. – 6:36 PM
Joe Ingles will not play tonight. @OrlandoMagic Head Coach Jamahl Mosley said he will periodically rest different players throughout the preseason and the 10-year NBA veteran is the first to get a night off. – 6:36 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
The @OrlandoMagic will start Markelle Fultz, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. tonight in their preseason opener against the @PelicansNBA. – 6:31 PM
The @OrlandoMagic will start Markelle Fultz, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. tonight in their preseason opener against the @PelicansNBA. – 6:31 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Willie Green says Cody Zeller is out for tonight’s game vs. Magic due to back soreness – 6:26 PM
Willie Green says Cody Zeller is out for tonight’s game vs. Magic due to back soreness – 6:26 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Willie Green says Cody Zeller (back) will not play in tonight’s preseason opener. – 6:20 PM
Willie Green says Cody Zeller (back) will not play in tonight’s preseason opener. – 6:20 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
A preview of tonight’s Pelicans preseason opener with @ErinESummers 🏀
#Pelicans | @Ibotta pic.twitter.com/EZgyL9z19v – 5:19 PM
A preview of tonight’s Pelicans preseason opener with @ErinESummers 🏀
#Pelicans | @Ibotta pic.twitter.com/EZgyL9z19v – 5:19 PM