The Grizzlies lead the NBA in three-point % (40.1%), and the Magic rank 12th in three-point % allowed (34.9%). A good spot for the offense against a middle-of-the-pack defense.
League average is 34.6%, so the Grizzlies are 5.5 points above it. Ty Jerome leads them with 27.4 points a game on 62.6% true shooting.
The Magic are without leading scorer Paolo Banchero (Right High Ankle Sprain, out since Oct 23): 24.5 points a game, 17% of the team's scoring.
2 of the five players who log the most minutes are out or doubtful, including Jalen Suggs (Right Knee Contusion / Bone Bruise).
The Grizzlies (6-2) are 4th in the West; the Magic (2-5) are 12th in the East.
Away record: Grizzlies 4-0. Home record: Magic 0-4. Streaks: Grizzlies L2, Magic L2.
The Magic rank 24th in the NBA in offensive rating (106.2), and the Grizzlies rank 6th in defensive rating (106.6). An uphill night for the offense.
League average is 110.8, so the Magic are 4.7 below it. Paolo Banchero leads them with 24.5 points a game on 77.0% true shooting.
Season before this game (MEM 8 games, ORL 7). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
MEMORLMemphis GrizzliesLast 5: average margin +10.4 (season +10.8). Streak L2.
Orlando MagicLast 5: average margin -6.8 (season -9.0). Streak L2.
Memphis Grizzlies| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty JeromeG | 27.4 | 3.6 | 5.3 | 62.6 |
| Cameron BoozerF | 16.5 | 9.8 | 5.4 | 52.9 |
| Cedric CowardG | 14.3 | 8.7 | 2.7 | 61.4 |
| Isaiah StewartF-C | 11.9 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 78.5 |
Orlando Magic| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo BancheroF | 24.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 77.0 |
| Franz WagnerF | 20.3 | 6.1 | 7.6 | 50.3 |
| Desmond BaneG | 17.9 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 55.6 |
| Anthony BlackG | 16.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 68.2 |
Memphis GrizzliesOrlando MagicTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.