New Orleans will try to get back into the win column Thursday in Orlando, facing the Magic for a second time this month. The status of one of the Pelicans’ key reserves remains in doubt.
Forward James Johnson (right adductor strain), whose last game was Sunday at New York, is listed as doubtful to play in Central Florida. Nickeil Alexander-Walker (left high ankle sprain) and Josh Hart (right thumb surgery) are still listed as out for New Orleans. Alexander-Walker last played April 4 at Houston, while Hart’s most recent appearance was April 1 vs. Orlando.
On the Orlando side, in addition to season-ending injuries to Markelle Fultz (knee) and Jonathan Isaac (knee), four other Magic players were out for Tuesday’s defeat at Atlanta.