Streaking Grizzlies Host Magic
The Memphis Grizzlies play host to the Orlando Magic at FedEx Forum on Tuesday evening.

The Grizzlies (47-27) have won six in a row and hope to keep the momentum going as they begin a three-game home stand with the opportunity to add to their, 32-5, home record. Ja Morant leads the team, averaging 26.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Desmond Bane averages 21.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists, while Jaren Jackson is averaging 18.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.1 blocks and 1.1 steals per game. The Grizzlies average 116.8 points per game, which is eighth most in the league, and they hold opponents to an average of 112.4 points, which is eighth fewest in the league.

Meanwhile, the Magic (32-43) have won three in a row and will look to keep it rolling as they kick off a two-game road trip with a chance to improve on their, 13-24, road record. Paolo Banchero leads the team, averaging 19.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. Franz Wagner averages 18.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists, while Wendell Carter is averaging 15.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists per game. The Magic average 111.8 points per game, which is fifth fewest in the league, but they give up an average of 114.2 points per game.
Posted on: 3/27/2023 2:30 PM