The New Orleans Pelicans started slow but eventually got going against the Orlando Magic in their final preseason game on Thursday at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida.

The Pelicans struggled on defense and with shooting in the first quarter, but improved as the game went on. The Pelicans outscored the Magic in both the second and third quarters but opted to pull their starters before the fourth quarter and ultimately fell short 132-125.

The Magic led the Pelicans for most of the way until a 3-pointer from Jordan Hawkins in the third quarter gave the Pelicans a 1-point lead. Jordan Poole hit a 3-pointer in the third that resulted in the Pelicans new point guard leading the team with 21 points.

Poole and Trey Murphy each had multiple 3-pointers for the Pelicans. Murphy scored 18 points

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