The FedEx Forum will play host to a Tuesday night NBA clash between the Orlando Magic and the Memphis Grizzlies. The Magic (32-43) have won three straight games and have started to make some strides for head coach Jahmal Mosley. On Sunday, Orlando built a nine-point halftime lead and never trailed during the second half of a 119-106 home victory versus Brooklyn.
Cole Anthony led eight Orlando players in double figures with 21 points and six rebounds in 31 minutes off the bench. Franz Wagner contributed 19 points, ten rebounds, and six assists. Wendell Carter Jr. added 18 points and six rebounds for the Magic, who shot 53 percent from the field.
The Memphis Grizzlies are a league best 32-5 at home this season and trail Denver by three games for the top spot in the Western Conference. On Sunday, Memphis was able to make the plays down the stretch during a 123-119 road victory against Atlanta. The Grizzlies (47-27) connected on 13-for-33 from long distance and shot 54 percent overall.
All-Star G Ja Morant tallied a team-high 27 points on 9-for-17 shooting and dished out six assists. Desmond Bane chipped in 25 points (11-18 FG) and five assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 15 points and eight rebounds for the Grizzlies, who were outrebounded by a 48-39 margin.
