Magic vs Grizzlies
Thu, Jan 15
Final
Magic
Magic
(22 - 18)
118
-
111
Grizzlies
Grizzlies
(17 - 22)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic | 23 | 35 | 26 | 34 | 118 |
| Grizzlies | 39 | 28 | 12 | 32 | 111 |
Venue: Uber Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Paolo Banchero
ORL | #5 | F
26
13
4
Jaren Jackson Jr.
MEM | #8 | F/C
30
3
1
Smart Game Analysis
Orlando Magic has a 74% chance of winning the game
The Magic are strong favorites in this Berlin matchup as Franz Wagner returns to join Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane against a Grizzlies team missing Ja Morant and Zach Edey.
Key Analysis
- • Memphis is severely depleted with stars Ja Morant, Zach Edey, and Brandon Clarke ruled out due to injury.
- • Franz Wagner returns from an ankle sprain, adding elite scoring to an Orlando core featuring Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane.
- • The Grizzlies have lost six of their last eight games and lack the offensive firepower to keep pace without Morant.
- • Orlando's defense ranks 11th in efficiency and faces a compromised Memphis attack relying heavily on Jaren Jackson Jr.
- • Memphis loses its advantage on the glass (ranked 3rd seasonally) with key big men Edey and Clarke sidelined.
- • The Magic possess a +1.2 point differential, significantly better than the Grizzlies' -1.3 margin this season.
