The Memphis Grizzlies held off the Orlando Magic 107-106.
The Grizzlies took control with a 31-17 run in the second quarter and led by as many as 11. The Grizzlies led 97-86 with 10:09 left, and the Magic cut it to 1 in the final minute. Franz Wagner’s free throws made it 107-106 with 28.7 seconds left, and the Grizzlies were called for a shot-clock violation with 4.7 seconds left. After a timeout, Joe Ingles missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer that would have put them ahead.
During clutch time, the Magic outscored the Grizzlies 8-4. Paolo Banchero scored 5 of the Magic’s 8 on 1 for 4 shooting and 2 for 2 at the line.
Jaren Jackson Jr. had 30 points (24 in the paint) and 8 rebounds, and Santi Aldama added 14 points (8 in the paint) on 6 for 9 shooting.
For the Magic, Banchero had 27 points and 6 assists, and Wendell Carter Jr. added 20 points and 9 rebounds on 8 for 9 shooting.