The Orlando Magic faced off against the New Orleans Pelicans in an exciting NBA game held at the Amway Center in Orlando, FL. The game took place on October 17, 2023, with a crowd of 17,622 fans in attendance.

The New Orleans Pelicans emerged victorious with a final score of 104-92, showcasing a strong performance throughout the game. The Orlando Magic put up a valiant effort but fell short in the end.

In terms of team stats, the New Orleans Pelicans had a slightly higher shooting percentage, converting 60% of their field goal attempts compared to the 41.7% by the Orlando Magic. The Pelicans also displayed better accuracy from beyond the arc, shooting 25% compared to the Magic's 27.7%. At the free-throw line, both teams had similar percentages, with the Pelicans making 73.3% of their attempts while the Magic converted 60% of theirs.

Rebounding was a key area where the Pelicans dominated, outrebounding the Magic 47 to 39. They recorded 34 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive rebounds, giving them more second-chance opportunities. The Magic managed 29 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive rebounds.

Assists were evenly distributed between the two teams, with the Pelicans recording 26 assists and the Magic tallying 27 assists. Both teams displayed solid teamwork and ball movement throughout the game.

Steals were a common occurrence, with both teams recording 11 steals. The New Orleans Pelicans had a slight edge in blocks, totaling 4 blocks compared to the Magic's 10 blocks.

Although both teams committed the same number of turnovers, with 19 turnovers each, it was the New Orleans Pelicans who capitalized on these turnovers, leading to a higher point total and ultimately securing the win.

Individually, several players stood out for their respective teams. For the Orlando Magic, Franz Wagner had an outstanding game, contributing 19 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. Markelle Fultz and Jalen Suggs also made solid contributions, each scoring 4 points and demonstrating their defensive prowess with steals and blocks.

On the other side, the New Orleans Pelicans were led by Brandon Ingram, who scored 18 points and dished out 6 assists. Zion Williamson put up a strong performance, scoring 16 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, and showcasing his defensive skills with 5 steals and 2 blocks.

Looking ahead, the next game for the Orlando Magic will be against Flamengo on October 20, 2023. The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Memphis Grizzlies on October 25, 2023. The Magic will look to bounce back from this loss and showcase their skills in the upcoming games.