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The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a nailbiting overtime loss to the Orlando Magic despite Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s tremendous performance.
The Pels were short-staffed going into the game against the Magic, with Zion Williamson, Lonzo Ball, and Brandon Ingram all missing. This is the first time this season that New Orleans has been without all three of their key players. Their absences meant a rearranged starting lineup, with Kira Lewis Jr. getting a start and new arrival James Johnson also starting in the Pels frontcourt.
Meanwhile, the Magic are completely in rebuild mode.