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Orlando Magic at Memphis Grizzlies

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2-0, 1-0 Away

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1-1, 0-0 Home

Memphis faces Orlando in non-conference play

Orlando Magic (1-0, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (1-0, fourth in the Western Conference)

Memphis, Tennessee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Memphis and Orlando face off in non-conference action.

Memphis went 27-55 overall a season ago while going 9-32 at home. The Grizzlies averaged 105.8 points per game while allowing opponents to score 112.8 last season.

Orlando finished 47-35 overall with an 18-23 record on the road a season ago. The Magic shot 47.6% from the field and 35.2% from 3-point range last season.

INJURIES

: Grizzlies: Jaren Jackson Jr.: out (hamstring), Luke Kennard: out (foot), Vince Williams Jr.: out (leg), GG Jackson II: out (foot ), Cam Spencer: out (ankle).

Magic: Jonathan Isaac: day to day (hip).

Regular Season Series

Series starts 10/26

Matchup Prediction

Grizzlies: 51.5%
Magic: 48.5%
*According to ESPN's Basketball Power Index

Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Luke Kennard, SG Out Oct 26
John Konchar, SG Day-To-Day Oct 26
Jaren Jackson Jr., PF Out Oct 26
Ja Morant, PG Day-To-Day Oct 26
Vince Williams Jr., G Out Oct 21
Orlando Magic Orlando Magic Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Tristan da Silva, F Out Oct 26
Jonathan Isaac, PF Day-To-Day Oct 26

Magic Last 5

Date OPP Result
@ NO L 106-104
@ SA L 107-97
vs PHI W 114-99
@ MIA W 116-97
vs BKN W 116-101

Grizzlies Last 5

Date OPP Result
@ CHI W 124-121
@ IND W 120-116
vs MIA L 114-109
@ UTAH W 126-124
@ HOU L 128-108

Game Information

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Location: Memphis, TN
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2024-25 Southeast Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Atlanta 2 0 1.000 - W2
Orlando 2 0 1.000 - W2
Charlotte 1 1 .500 1 L1
Miami 0 1 .000 1.5 L1
Washington 0 1 .000 1.5 L1

2024-25 Southwest Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
New Orleans - 0 W2 1 2
Dallas 0.5 0 W1 1 1
Houston 1 1 W1 0.5 1
Memphis 1 1 L1 0.5 1
San Antonio 1.5 1 L1 0 0
Full Standings

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