The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Orlando Magic, 123-115, at Amway Center on Thursday night.

The Magic (14-25) have been playing very well in recent weeks, but they didn’t have answers for the Grizzlies (25-13) in this one, as Memphis used an excellent start to secure the win despite Orlando’s late comeback attempts in the second half. The Grizzlies secured the lead in the first quarter following a 22-20 score, although they would never pull away until the second quarter when they outscored their rivals by a 43-23 score. Even though the Magic looked better in the second half, posting a 35-27 score in the third quarter and a 37-31 score in the fourth quarter, it wasn't enough to know the potential comeback. With the win, the Grizzlies moved to 10-10 away from home while the Magic fell to 10-12 at home.

Ja Morant led the way for the Grizzlies with 32 points, six assists and five rebounds, while Jaren Jackson had a double-double of 31 points and 10 rebounds while also adding three blocks. Dillon Brooks had 11 points, six rebounds and six assists, and Ziaire Williams ended with 16 points off the bench. Tyus Jones ended with 12 points, eight assists and three boards off the bench as well.

Paolo Banchero led the way for the magic with 30 points and nine rebounds while also adding three assists. Franz Wagner had 22 points, three assists and two rebounds, and Wendell Carter finished with 18 points and seven rebounds. Terrence Ross was the only other Orlando player who scored in double digits after posting 14 points in 18 minutes.