Grizzlies vs Magic
Sun, Jan 18
Final
Grizzlies
Grizzlies
(17 - 23)
126
-
109
Magic
Magic
(23 - 18)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzlies | 40 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 126 |
| Magic | 23 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 109 |
Venue: The O2 Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Ja Morant
MEM | #12 | G
24
5
13
Paolo Banchero
ORL | #5 | F
16
8
9
Smart Game Analysis
Memphis Grizzlies has a 62% chance of winning the game
The Magic hold a distinct advantage with a healthier frontcourt and momentum from defeating the Grizzlies just three days ago in Berlin.
Key Analysis
- • The absence of Zach Edey and Brandon Clarke leaves Memphis severely undersized against Orlando's tall rotation of Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr.
- • Orlando's defense ranks higher in efficiency and held Memphis to 111 points in their recent victory in Germany.
- • Ja Morant is listed as probable to return, but rust and a lingering calf issue may limit his explosiveness against Orlando's physical guards.
- • The Magic have won six of their last ten games, while the Grizzlies have dropped six of their last nine, indicating opposite momentum trends.
- • Orlando holds a significant rebounding advantage, which will be magnified by the lack of depth in the Memphis frontcourt.
- • To reverse the previous result, Memphis must shoot significantly better than their season average of 35% from three-point range to compensate for the interior mismatch.
