Magic look to turn around fortunes vs. reeling Grizzlies
The Orlando Magic are entering uncharted territory as they look to secure their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
The past few weeks have been a learning experience for the Magic (42-31), who will host the Memphis Grizzlies (24-49) on Saturday night.
The injury-plagued Grizzlies lost for the sixth time in their last seven games with a 136-124 setback at home to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
Memphis will begin a three-game trip with a tough matchup against Orlando, which has lost three straight following a five-game winning streak. The Magic hold the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race with nine games to play.
Paolo Banchero scored 23 points and Jalen Suggs added 15 in Orlando's 100-97 home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. Banchero helped spark the Magic's second-half charge but was frustrated after committing seven turnovers.
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