New Orleans has not performed well when playing without Brandon Ingram this season, but the Pelicans don’t have a choice for at least the next 7-10 days. Due to a hamstring injury, Ingram will be evaluated after that timeframe, bad news as New Orleans lost for the second straight night Wednesday without the 2020 All-Star forward. A defeat against scrappy and upset-minded Magic dropped the Pelicans to 2-14 in 2021-22 when Ingram is sidelined. They are 25-25 when he plays.
IT WAS OVER WHEN…
Terrence Ross sank two free throws with 10 seconds left, giving Orlando a five-point lead.