Mexico City: The post-Dwight Howard era opened on a sour note for the Orlando Magic as the New Orleans Hornets rode a late surge for an 85-80 pre-season victory before a packed house at the Mexico City Arena on Sunday.
The Magic, in their first game since trading six-time All-Star Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a blockbuster 12-player trade in August, failed to get more than 13 points from any of their five starters.
“We don’t have any superstars on our team now,” said Magic forward Glen Davis, who finished the game with 13 points. “We need to win together.”
