The Orlando Magic play against the Memphis Grizzlies Thursday in Germany
Game time: 2 p.m., Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany
TV: Amazon Prime
Betting line: Magic -4.5
LAST GAME:
Desmond Bane scored 27 points, including 8-of-8 from the free throw line, as Orlando overcame an 11-point, second half deficit and defeated New Orleans, 128-118, at a sold-out Kia Center. Anthony Black netted 26 points for the Magic, while Paolo Banchero tallied 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 22 points, while Jordan Hawkins and Trey Murphy III each scored 21 points. The Magic shot 52.4 percent from the field, was 11-of-24 from three-point range and 31-of-35 from the free throw line. The Pelicans led 94-83 with 2:28 left in the third quarter and 107-98 with 9:04 remaining in the game. Orlando dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring New Orleans, 37-20. Banchero gave the Magic the lead for good with a three-point play with 4:28 left. Orlando finished the game with a 13-3 run.
PROJECTED STARTERS
MAGIC
G Anthony Black
G Desmond Bane
C Wendell Carter Jr
F Noah Penda
F Paolo Banchero
GRIZZLIES
F Jaylen Wells
F Jaren Jackson
C Jock Landale
G Cedrick Coward
G Cam Spencer
INJUY REPORT
MAGIC
Colin Castelton: Out ( G League)
Jalen Suggs: Out (knee)
GRIZZLIES
Brandon Clarke: Out (Calf)
Zach Edey: Out (Ankle)
Ty Jerome: Out (Calf)
Ja Morant: Out (Calf)
Scotty Pippen: Out (Toe)
QUOTABLE
Magic player Moritz Wagner on returning from injury: "Body feels good. Obviously, the rehab process in itself isn't over yet just because you started playing. So, I'm still adjusting. But overall, I would say I got out of it pretty good.”
Tristan da Silva on playing in Germany: "Yeah, it's going to be amazing. I feel like this is an honor to be part of this experience. Obviously with three Germans on the team makes it extra special. It's not my home city, but you know, I feel like there's going to be a lot of people that I know from the basketball community. Obviously, my family is going to be there. A couple of my friends are going to come up. And first and foremost, we're there to get a W. So we're kind of trying to string some wins together, get some in a row. We're excited. I think this is going to be a great experience for the team."
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