In a contest where the result doesn’t count and the stats are to be taken lightly, the Magic opened preseason action in New Orleans with a 2-point road loss Monday afternoon. The starters for both sides played less than half the game which was expected and allowed for a longer look at their respective benches.

The Orlando Magic dropped its preseason opener to the New Orleans Pelicans 106-104 on Monday. The Magic turned the ball over 22 times and shot 25% from three. The Orlando Magic lost its preseason-opening contest to the New Orleans Pelicans 106-104 on Monday afternoon.