In a contest where the result doesn’t count and the stats are to be taken lightly, the Magic opened preseason in New Orleans with a loss Monday afternoon. The starters for both sides played less than half the game which was expected and allowed for a longer look at their respective benches.

Still, the preseason serves a purpose for teams, including Jamahl Mosley‘s squad. “All of the things that we continue to build through camp, [we are] just making sure we do it against a ...