Arena, hosting the Indiana Pacers. The Pelicans capped off a productive preseason, posting a 7-1
record. The Pelicans downed the Magic 101-82 Friday night in Orlando led by Brian Roberts,
who netted 21 points followed by Eric Gordon with 12 points in just 12 minutes of action. The
Pelicans, formerly the Hornets, who finished a disappointing 27-55 last season after battling
numerous injuries, are poised to make some noise this year with the addition of point guard Jrue
Holiday and Tyreke Evans among others.
Anthony Davis led the Pels during the preseason, averaging 19.9 points per game with 5.9 rebounds
per outing, followed by Gordon at 17 points per contest. Four other Pelicans' players averaged
in double digits, including Anthony Morrow, 12.5 points, Ryan Anderson, 11.9, Holiday 11.
and Roberts at 11.7. The Pelicans averaged 101 points per game, while allowing 94.5 points
per contest in the preseason.
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