In their 2017 preseason opener, the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Orlando Magic 92-84 on Monday night at FedExForum.
The Grizzlies struggled to gain a significant lead throughout the game shooting 40 percent from the field to the Magic’s 36.4 percent. However, with 4:10 remaining in the fourth quarter, Memphis went on a 6-0 run over the next 2:42 to push the score to 90-80 and tie their largest lead of the game.
Mario Chalmers posted 13 of his game-high 19 points in the first half and shot 7-of-10 from the field. Jarell Martin also scored in double figures, contributing 16 points and four rebounds while Wade Baldwin put up eight points and six rebounds.
Jonathan Isaac led the Magic with 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting while Mario Hezonja also scored in double figures with 12 points.
Next Game
The Grizzlies will hit the road to take on Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers this Wednesday, October 4 at the Wells Fargo Center. Tune in to FOX Sports Southeast presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN for all the action.
Next Home Game
The Grizzlies will return home for more preseason action on Wednesday, October 11 at 8:30pm to face off against the Rockets.
Key Stat of the Night
- In his first game action since March 9, 2016, Mario Chalmers posted a game-high 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting. Chalmers scored 13 of his 19 points in the first half.
Key Run of the Night
- Leading 84-80 with 4:10 remaining in the game, the Grizzlies went on a 6-0 run over the next 2:42 to tie their largest lead of the game and pull away for good.
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Player Notes
- Jarell Martin recorded 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting to go with four rebounds in just 22 minutes. His scoring total was one shy of his regular season career high (17 points on March 14, 2016 at Houston).
- Brandan Wright pulled down a game-high eight rebounds.
- Wade Baldwin was the only person in tonight’s game to record at least eight points and six rebounds. In last year’s preseason opener against Orlando at FedExForum, Baldwin led the Grizzlies with 15 points on 5-of-5 shooting.
- Rookie Jonathan Isaac made his debut in a Magic uniform, posting a team-high 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting.