Franz Wagner and the Orlando Magic (16-50) will take on CJ McCollum and the New Orleans Pelicans (27-38) in part of the Wednesday NBA slate.
Not only will the Pelicans be without Zion Williamson for this game (as all of their games this season), but Brandon Ingram continues his absence with a hamstring injury.
CJ McCollum will do his best to help the Pelicans avoid a letdown performance against a losing Magic team.
The focus for the Magic remains the development of their young players like Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs as they continue the rebuilding process.
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The Pelicans have fought their way into play-in contention and will look to stay afloat amid recent injuries as they look to maximize their positioning.
How to Watch Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans
Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans:
Date: Wednesday, March 9
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Smoothie King Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana
TV Channel: Bally Sports Louisiana (Pelicans) & Bally Sports Florida (Magic)
Injury Report for Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans
Orlando Magic Injury Report: Jalen Suggs – questionable (right ankle sprain), Bol Bol – out (right foot surgery), Markelle Fultz – out (left knee injury management), Jonathan Isaac – out (left knee injury recovery)
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report: Brandon Ingram – out (right hamstring soreness), Kira Lewis Jr. – out (right ACL/MCL sprain), Larry Nance Jr. – out (right knee arthroscopy), Zion Williamson – out (right foot fracture)
Projected Starting Lineups for Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans
Orlando Magic Projected Starting Lineup: G Cole Anthony, G RJ Hampton, F Franz Wagner, F Wendell Carter Jr., C Mo Bamba
New Orleans Pelicans Projected Starting Lineup: G CJ McCollum, G Herbert Jones, F Tony Snell, F Jaxson Hayes, C Jonas Valanciunas
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