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Orlando Magic Face Grizzlies in Critical London Showdown

1/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Orlando Magic will play the Memphis Grizzlies in London on January 18.
The Magic are 23-18 and fifth in the Eastern Conference after beating the Grizzlies 118-111 in Berlin.
Memphis is 17-23 and 11th in the West, with Ja Morant's calf injury leaving his status uncertain.
The Magic are favored by 4.5 points, with the over/under set at 231.5.
Both teams have shown inconsistency, making this matchup critical.

History

Historical Context

The NBA's international outreach began with exhibition games in the late 1970s, culminating in its first regular-season game in Europe in 2011, featuring the New Jersey Nets and Toronto Raptors in London. This event, attended by over 20,000 fans, marked a significant step in the league's strategy to engage global audiences, continuing with future matchups like the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies.

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Story summary

The Orlando Magic will play the Memphis Grizzlies in London on January 18.
The Magic are 23-18 and fifth in the Eastern Conference after beating the Grizzlies 118-111 in Berlin.
Memphis is 17-23 and 11th in the West, with Ja Morant's calf injury leaving his status uncertain.
The Magic are favored by 4.5 points, with the over/under set at 231.5.
Both teams have shown inconsistency, making this matchup critical.

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