Jaren Jackson Jr. showed why he's now the favorite for NBA Defensive Player of the Year honors, saving the Memphis Grizzlies' 105-104 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday with a last-second block. Paolo Banchero had a chance to win the game for Orlando with eight seconds remaining in regulation.
Ja Morant scored 10 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked a driving floater by Orlando’s Paolo Banchero in the final seconds to give the Memphis Grizzlies a 105-104 win over the Magic on Friday night.
Ja Morant scored 10 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked a driving floater by Orlando’s Paolo Banchero in the final second to give the Memphis Grizzlies a 105-104 win over the Magic.
ORLANDO, Fla. – Late-game confusion and miscommunication spoiled the Orlando Magic's final possession in a 105-104 loss Friday night to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked Paolo Banchero in the final second, and the Memphis Grizzlies (37-19) completed their largest road comeback victory of the season against the Orlando Magic (28-30), 105-104, Friday night at Kia Center.
With the NBA season well underway, the Blue Zone took a look at how some former Duke standouts are performing in the professional scene.
The Orlando Magic (28-29), fresh off a 114-108 win over the Atlanta Hawks Thursday night, look to extend their win streak to three games as they host the Memphis Grizzlies (36-19) Friday night.