Watch Pelicans vs Magic preseason game on Pelicans.com (Monday - 10/6/2024 @ 1230 PM CDT)

Starters looked great together - even without BI. Zion looks like a slimmed down stud and added a 3-5 foot jumper. Theis is a good fit and very productive. Murray can score and facilitate. CJ can still shoot. Herb is Herb. Hawk looks improved but still needs work on defense. Missi is very raw. JRE looks like our other option at the 5. Jose looks ready to go. Perimeter defense still drive me nuts. The young guys come in late and struggle, but close the game. Not bad for game 1 of preseason.