The Orlando Magic will be without Anthony Black, Colin Castleton, Jonathan Isaac, and Alex Morales for their matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. Black is sidelined with a left lateral abdominal strain, while Isaac is out due to a left knee sprain. Castleton and Morales are unavailable as two-way G League players.
New Orleans faces uncertainty with Karlo Matkovic, Trey Murphy III, and Dejounte Murray listed as questionable. Matkovic is dealing with low back spasms, Murphy III has a right ankle sprain, and Murray is managing a left hand contusion. Bryce McGowens will miss the game with a right small toe fracture.
Orlando enters the contest with a 41-36 record, coming off a 138-127 win against Dallas on April 3. Paolo Banchero leads the team, averaging 22.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. Franz Wagner is contributing 20.9 points while Jalen Suggs adds 13.8 points and 5.4 assists in 27.4 minutes per outing.
The Pelicans are struggling with a 25-53 record and a seven-game losing streak. Murphy III averages 21.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, with Zion Williamson contributing 21.1 points and 5.7 rebounds. Saddiq Bey provides 17.5 points while Dejounte Murray, if cleared, could offer 16.7 points and 6.4 assists.
In their only previous meeting this season, Orlando defeated New Orleans 128-118 on January 11.