When Mother Nature decides to play defense, even the best-laid basketball plans can get benched.
Stormy Skies Cancel Magic-Pelicans Showdown
So here’s the scoop: Friday’s preseason clash between the Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans got the axe thanks to Hurricane Milton crashing through Florida. The NBA dropped this bombshell on Wednesday, and yep, you guessed it, there’s no makeup game in sight. Orlando was chilling in San Antonio for a Wednesday night showdown, planning to head back to Florida on Thursday. But now, they’re kicking it in Texas for an extra day before jetting off on Friday. “The safety of our community and fans is our top priority,” said the Magic in a press release, and honestly, I think that’s the right call.
The NBA has announced that the Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans preseason game on Friday, October 11, at the Kia Center, has been canceled due to Hurricane Milton. The game will not be rescheduled.
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Ticket Troubles and Refund Rundown
If you snagged tickets for the game, don’t sweat it. Single-game ticket holders are getting their cash back from wherever they bought them. Got questions? Hit up TicketMaster at (800)-653-8000. And if you’re a ticket plan holder or one of those Loyal Blue members, keep an eye out for more info heading your way. Need to chat with someone? The Magic’s got you covered at 407-89-MAGIC, just press 3.
Milton’s Impact: More Than Just Hoops
Now, Milton’s not just messing with basketball. The Weather Channel says this bad boy is rolling in as a Category 3 storm, hitting the Gulf Coast late Wednesday or early Thursday. It’s already caused the Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks game to get pushed to October 16. Even the NHL’s feeling the heat, with a Tampa Bay Lightning game getting shuffled around. And let’s not forget about the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguarsโthey’re tweaking their travel plans to London and pushing back practice.
It’s wild how one storm can throw so many sports schedules into chaos. But hey, safety first, right? Speaking of storms, did you catch that wild Curry rumor? Anyway, what’s your takeโshould leagues have backup plans for these weather curveballs, or is it just part of the game?
