With news filtering down prior to tip-off that Brandon Ingram is probable to miss the rest of this home stand, the Pelicans only proceeded to add to anxiety levels across the region with their play on the court.
New Orleans dropped a very winnable game, falling 108-102 to the lowly Magic on Wednesday evening.
This marks three straight losses for the Pelicans after having won their first four games out of the All-Star break.
While Orlando arrived with a 3-3 record over their last six games, this Magic squad also entered Smoothie King Center with 50 losses.