The New Orleans Pelicans hosted the Orlando Magic in a preseason matchup on October 10, 2023, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA. The game, attended by 16,058 fans, resulted in a victory for the Magic with a final score of 122-105.

The Magic started off strong in the first quarter, outscoring the Pelicans 26-38. However, the Pelicans bounced back in the second quarter, scoring 30 points compared to the Magic's 41. At halftime, the score stood at 68-79 in favor of the Magic.

The third quarter saw the Pelicans struggling to close the point gap, as they were outscored once again, 19-21. In the final quarter, the Magic sealed their victory by putting up 34 points while holding the Pelicans to just 18 points.

In terms of team statistics, the Magic displayed an impressive shooting performance, making 44 out of 101 field goals attempts for a shooting percentage of 43.6%. They also found success from beyond the arc, making 15 threes on 45 attempts. Additionally, the Magic were efficient at the free-throw line, making 19 out of 26 attempts.

On the other hand, the Pelicans struggled with their shooting, making 39 out of 95 field goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 41.1%. They made 8 out of 34 three-point attempts and 19 out of 29 free throw attempts.

Both teams battled on the boards, with the Magic securing 53 rebounds while the Pelicans grabbed 54 rebounds. The Magic also excelled in the assists department, recording 29 assists compared to the Pelicans' 20.

Individually, Paolo Banchero had a standout play for the Magic, posterizing Jonas Valanciunas with a powerful dunk. The Pelicans' Zion Williamson also made an impact, contributing 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in just 15 minutes of play.

Looking ahead, the Pelicans will face the Houston Rockets on October 12, 2023, while the Magic will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on the same day.

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- A game thread was created for the preseason matchup between the Orlando Magic and the New Orleans Pelicans, with fans eagerly anticipating the game.
- A highlight video surfaced, showcasing Paolo Banchero of the Magic posterizing Jonas Valanciunas with a spectacular dunk.