Morant, Memphis set for matchup against Orlando

Updated Feb. 4, 2022 3:02 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies (36-18, third in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (12-41, 15th in the Eastern Conference)

Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies visit the Orlando Magic. Morant is fifth in the NBA averaging 26.3 points per game.

The Magic are 5-18 on their home court. Orlando is 9-25 against opponents with a winning record.

The Grizzlies are 17-9 on the road. Memphis averages 112.2 points while outscoring opponents by 3.8 points per game.

TOP PERFORMERS: Cole Anthony is averaging 17.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists for the Magic. Franz Wagner is averaging 16.4 points and 3.9 rebounds while shooting 52.4% over the past 10 games for Orlando.

Desmond Bane averages 2.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Grizzlies, scoring 18.0 points while shooting 41.8% from beyond the arc. Morant is shooting 48.8% and averaging 31.5 points over the past 10 games for Memphis.

LAST 10 GAMES: Magic: 4-6, averaging 107.4 points, 41.4 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.6 points per game.

Grizzlies: 6-4, averaging 112.2 points, 47.9 rebounds, 23.6 assists, 10.4 steals and 7.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.0 points.

INJURIES: Magic: Jonathan Isaac: out (knee), E'Twaun Moore: out (knee), Michael Carter-Williams: out (left ankle), R.J. Hampton: out (knee), Markelle Fultz: out (knee).

Grizzlies: Dillon Brooks: out (ankle).

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