Orlando Magic vs Memphis Grizzlies
PREVIEW: The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic will meet Thursday in Berlin for the first NBA regular-season game in Germany. This matchup holds special significance for Magic players Tristan da Silva and Franz and Moritz Wagner, who will be competing in their home country. The Grizzlies enter this contest having won just two of their last eight games, though they did edge past Brooklyn 103-98 at home on Sunday. The Magic have shown better form lately and are expected to receive considerable crowd support with Wagner likely to return for the matchup.
Memphis is averaging 115.9 points while allowing 116.6 per game, shooting 45.7 percent from the field. Orlando is putting up 116.8 points per contest while holding opponents to 115.1, with the team shooting 46.6 percent from the floor. The Grizzlies will be without key contributors including Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke, Zach Edey, and Scotty Pippen Jr., which significantly weakens their roster depth. Historically, Memphis has dominated this matchup, winning seven of their last eight contests against Orlando.