Orlando takes on Memphis in non-conference action
Memphis Grizzlies (36-19, third in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (28-29, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -2.5; over/under is 222.5
BOTTOM LINE: Franz Wagner and the Orlando Magic host Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies in non-conference action.
The Magic are 17-10 in home games. Orlando has a 3-3 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
The Grizzlies are 15-13 on the road. Memphis scores 123.1 points and has outscored opponents by 7.1 points per game.
The Magic are shooting 44.0% from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points lower than the 45.2% the Grizzlies allow to opponents. The Grizzlies are shooting 48.4% from the field, 1.2% higher than the 47.2% the Magic's opponents have shot this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Wagner is averaging 25.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.9 assists for the Magic. Paolo Banchero is averaging 21.4 points over the last 10 games.
Jackson is averaging 22.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks for the Grizzlies. Desmond Bane is averaging 16.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Magic: 4-6, averaging 106.1 points, 43.6 rebounds, 21.7 assists, 8.2 steals and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 44.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.1 points per game.
Grizzlies: 6-4, averaging 120.7 points, 48.4 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 8.1 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 119.2 points.
INJURIES: Magic: Jalen Suggs: day to day (quad), Moritz Wagner: out for season (knee).
Grizzlies: Cam Spencer: out (thumb).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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