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On January 26, the Orlando Magic (23-21) and Memphis Grizzlies (17-27) square off at FedExForum.
Orlando sits one game behind the Miami Heat in 1st place in the Southeast Division with a record of 23-21. The Cleveland Cavaliers trounced Orlando 126-99 in their last game, and the Magic have now dropped 3 of their previous 4 games. With averages of 22.5 points per game, 7.0 rebounds each match, and 4.8 assists per contest, Paolo Banchero leads Orlando in scoring, assists, and rebounds. With a scoring average of 20.7 points per game, Franz Wagner is the 2nd highest scorer for Orlando and 1 of 6 players who score in double digits per game. Orlando scores 111.4 points a night on average. In the meanwhile, Anthony Black may start the game for the Magic versus the Grizzlies in place of Markelle Fultz, who has been designated as probable. Orlando will have a chance at winning as the Grizzlies are suffering from injuries.
The Memphis Grizzlies, meanwhile, are picking up steam and are aiming for their 3rd straight win after defeating the Heat 105-96 on the road in their last game. Vince Williams was instrumental in the team’s success, scoring 25 points on 8 of ten shots while GG Jackson scored 17 points off the bench. With an average of 107.8 points per game, Memphis’ offense is the lowest scoring in the NBA, but Orlando, their next opponent, has the sixth-best defense, giving up just 111.2 points per game on average. At home, the Grizzlies average 105.2 points, but away from home, they average 109.8 points. Like the Magic, Memphis prioritizes defense; as of right now, they are ranked 11th and give up 112.9 points per game. Notably, injuries are projected to keep important players Derrick Rose, Desmond Bane, and Ja Morant out of this coming game.
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Magic vs Grizzlies Game Information
- Date: 01/26/2024
- Time: 08:10 PM ET
- Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL.
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- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
