Hurricane Milton is drastically impacting the state of Florida, thus having a bearing on the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat. Do the natural elements change their course of action as both teams prepare for the upcoming NBA season?

Concerns over Hurricane Milton and its effects on Florida have forced the cancellation of Friday's NBA preseason game in Orlando between the Magic and the New Orleans Pelicans.

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As Hurricane Milton is supposed to affect parts of Florida, the NBA has made a decision on the Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans game.

ORLANDO –– The Orlando Magic's Friday night preseason game versus the New Orleans Pelicans has been canceled due to Hurricane Milton's impact on the state of Florida, the NBA announced in a release. The hope-opening game was originally scheduled for Friday, October 11 at 7 p.m. ET. The game will not be rescheduled.

Friday's Orlando Magic preseason game has been canceled because of Hurricane Milton, the NBA announced Wednesday. The Magic were originally scheduled to play the New Orleans Pelicans in what would have been their preseason home opener at the Kia Center.