- Matchup: Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Venue: Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany
- Broadcast: Prime Video
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This Thursday, the Uber Arena hosts the exciting matchup where the Orlando Magic (22-18) are set to challenge the Memphis Grizzlies (17-22).
In their last outing, the Grizzlies overcame the Nets, securing a 103-98 victory. Memphis recorded 15 personal fouls, while Brooklyn had 17. The Grizzlies converted 18 of 48 attempts from three-point range, whereas the Nets struggled at the charity stripe, shooting only 50.0% with 8 of 16 made. Brooklyn tallied 43 rebounds (13 offensive, 30 defensive) along with 7 blocks and 25 assists while generating 10 turnovers and 10 steals. Defensively, Memphis permitted their opponents to shoot 40.9% from the field, allowing 36 out of 88 shots to connect. They dished out 27 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and grabbed 54 total rebounds, including 16 offensive. At the free-throw line, the Grizzlies were unblemished, making all 18 attempts for a perfect 100.0%. Memphis finished with a shooting percentage of 42.0% (37 of 88) and made 11 of 34 attempts from beyond the arc.
Cedric Coward played a pivotal role in the previous game, scoring 21 points with an impressive 8-of-15 shooting from the field. He logged 27 minutes of play and secured 8 rebounds, finishing with a shooting accuracy of 53.3% and contributing 1 assist.
The Grizzlies come into this matchup with a record of 17-22. They average 15.4 turnovers and commit 20.1 fouls per game. As a collective, Memphis grabs approximately 46.6 rebounds per game and has dished out a total of 1,132 assists for the season, ranking 9th in the league for assists. The Grizzlies shoot 34.6% from three-point range (517 of 1,494) and maintain a charity stripe success rate of 79.8%. They average 114.9 points per game, sitting 20th in the league, with a field goal percentage of 45.3%.
Defensively, Memphis forces 14.6 turnovers per game while drawing 20.8 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.7% from beyond the arc and rank 16th in points allowed per game (116.2). The opposing teams shoot 46.3% from the field (1,645 of 3,550) against them, and Memphis averages 44.7 rebounds conceded per game. They are currently 13th in the league in allowing assists, having given up 1,037 assists so far this season.
In their last game, the Magic triumphed over the Pelicans with a score of 128-118. Orlando secured 39 total rebounds, split between 28 defensive and 11 offensive. They committed 13 turnovers but also recorded 10 steals. The Pelicans were called for 25 personal fouls, leading Orlando to the free-throw line for 35 attempts, of which they made 31 for an 88.6% success rate. The Magic hit 11 of 24 attempts from beyond the arc (45.8%) and went 43 of 82 from the field (52.4%). They allowed the Pelicans to make 46 of 80 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 57.5%. Orlando’s opponents converted 53.8% of their attempts from three, hitting 14 of 26 shots, and also went 12 of 15 from the free-throw line (80.0%). On the rebounding front, Orlando permitted New Orleans to grab 26 boards, with 5 being offensive.
Desmond Bane was a key contributor for the Magic, scoring 27 points while playing 35 minutes. He achieved a 50.0% shooting percentage, going 9 for 18, and also registered 4 assists along with 5 rebounds.
The Magic’s current season record stands at 22-18. They commit 21.3 fouls per game and have a free-throw shooting percentage of 78.6%. They average 26.3 assists per game (15th in the league) while turning the ball over 14.1 times on average. For the season, Orlando has scored a total of 4,649 points (116.2 per game) and averages 44.6 rebounds per game. Their field goal percentage is 46.8%, ranking them 18th in the league.
Defensively, the Magic rank 13th in the league for points allowed per game (115.0). They force 15.0 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 47.6% from the field (22nd in the league). Orlando’s defense concedes 35.7% on three-point attempts (471 of 1,320) with opposing teams shooting 78.2% from the free-throw line. They also allow 25.2 assists and 43.4 rebounds per game, ranking them 7th and 13th in the NBA, respectively.
Who will seize victory in tonight’s NBA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Back Memphis
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