The Magic defeated the Pelicans, 122-105. Wendell Carter Jr. led the way with 18 points and five rebounds for the Magic, while Paolo Banchero added 12 points and six rebounds in the victory. Brandon Ingram tallied 14 points and four rebounds for the Pelicans in the losing effort. The Magic improve to 1-0 in the preseason, while the Pelicans fall to 0-1.