Memphis Grizzlies score vs. Orlando Magic: Live updates
The Memphis Grizzlies are playing their best basketball since the All-Star break. They have won six straight games and 11 in a row on their home floor.
The Grizzlies (47-27) have a chance to keep both those streaks alive Tuesday night at FedExForum against the Orlando Magic.
If you look at the Magic's full season of work, you'd think Tuesday's game should be a dominant win, but Orlando (32-43) has trended up as its roster got healthier.
The Magic are 27-23 in their last 50 games, which is good for 10th-best in the NBA. Orlando has a young nucleus that features Rookie of the Year favorite Paolo Banchero, plus Franz Wagner, Markelle Fultz and Wendell Carter.
Memphis could be without Ja Morant. He's listed as doubtful due to right thigh soreness. Steven Adams and Ziaire Williams are also out against Orlando.
Memphis defeated the Magic 123-115 in January behind a dominant performance from Jaren Jackson Jr. He scored 32 points and shot 13-for-21.
With Adams out, Orlando may make the 6-foot-10 Carter the primary defender against Jackson and put Banchero on Xavier Tillman Sr. Orlando had to honor Adams' size and strength in the previous matchup, so Jackson dominated when he was matched up against smaller defenders.
A win against the Magic would put the Grizzlies three games ahead of the Sacramento Kings for the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with seven games to play.
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Memphis Grizzlies score vs. Orlando Magic: Live updates
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis Grizzlies score vs. Orlando Magic: Live updates
