Pelicans 110, Magic 104: Reinforcements return but the Magic can’t stop Brandon Ingram

Riding high after an unexpected two-game winning streak, the injury and illness ravaged Magic were boosted in tonight’s tilt by the timely returns of Cole Anthony and Wendell Carter Jr. Ultimately, however, it wasn’t enough, the team falling short in a spirited comeback effort as they went down to the Pelicans by six points.

Inaccurate shooting by the Magic helped propel the Pelicans to an early 12-4 advantage, with every Orlando player missing at least one shoot across the game’s opening four minutes. However, it wasn’t long before Gary Harris was able to swing the momentum; first Cole Anthony found him streaking in transition for an easy flush. Then, on back-to-back possessions Orlando’s…