Magic vs. Grizzlies: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Orlando Magic (0-0) play against the Memphis Grizzlies (0-0) at FedExForum
Game Time: 8:00 PM EDT on Monday October 3, 2022
Orlando Magic 0, Memphis Grizzlies 0 (8:00 pm ET)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Jaren Jackson Jr.’s foot-speed looked pretty solid in the pre-game huddle dance. – 8:09 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Magic’s Paolo Banchero makes preseason debut; Franz Wagner sits vs. Grizzlies orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando… – 8:06 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja just caught a pass from Kennedy Chandler in warmups with his left hand and looked like a tornado in midair before missing the dunk. Somebody gotta convince this man to do the dunk contest. – 7:59 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
almost that time 👀
@Paolo Banchero pic.twitter.com/FKs9Trz56V – 7:55 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
👀 pic.twitter.com/chhjUNQJ6r – 7:44 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Former Grizzly Mike Miller (and agent of top Magic pick Paolo Banchero) is in the house and courtside. – 7:43 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
We’re watching the Nets-Sixers game (NBATV) on @RocketsWatch and will probably flip over to Paolo Banchero’s debut at 7pm …
getplayback.com/room/rocketswa… – 7:42 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
tonight’s starting 5⃣ vs. @Orlando Magic
⛷️ @Ja Morant
🎯 @Desmond Bane
🦹♂️ @Dillon Brooks
🔥 @Santi Aldama
🥝 @Steven Adams
@Verizon | #BigMemphis – 7:37 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
twelveskiii 🥷 pic.twitter.com/1xRidSiK9K – 7:24 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
gang bacccccck. pic.twitter.com/RUSbvVtBXm – 7:12 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Paolo Banchero’s size and power will be a great first test for Taylor Jenkins to determine which players can handle defensive assignments vs. NBA power forwards. Jenkins said defensive versatility is the biggest factor in determining who starts the season in place of JJJ. – 6:41 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
tonight’s first five let’s get it
🪄 @Cole Anthony
🪄 @Jalen Suggs
🪄 @Paolo Banchero
🪄 @Wendell Carter Jr.
🪄 @TheRealMoBamba – 6:40 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The Magic will start Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr., Mo Bamba, Cole Anthony and Jalen Suggs at Memphis. – 6:36 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Magic’s starters vs. Grizzlies: Cole Anthony, Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero, Mo Bamba and Wendell Carter Jr. – 6:36 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
TONIGHT’S STARTERS
PRESEASON GAME 1 at MEMPHIS
5️⃣F: @Paolo Banchero
3️⃣4️⃣F: @Wendell Carter Jr.
1️⃣1️⃣C: @TheRealMoBamba
5️⃣0️⃣G: @Cole Anthony
4️⃣G: @jalensuggs
⏰8 p.m.
📺@NBA #LeaguePass
📲N/A
📻@969thegame
#MagicTogether
#MagicTipOff – 6:35 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The Magic announced that Admiral Schofield (sore left knee) and Franz Wagner (coach’s decision) will not play at Memphis tonight.
Of course, Markelle Fultz (left big toe), Gary Harris (left knee) and Jonathan Isaac (left knee) will also not play. – 6:33 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
In addition to Markelle Fultz (left big toe), Gary Harris (left knee) and Jonathan Isaac (left knee), the following will not play tonight for the @Orlando Magic at Memphis:
– Admiral Schofield (sore left knee)
– Franz Wagner (coach’s decision)
#MagicTogether
#MagicTipOff – 6:31 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Franz Wagner (rest after EuroBasket schedule) and Admiral Schofield (knee contusion) will not play tonight for the @Orlando Magic’s preseason road game against the Grizzlies. Markelle Fultz, Gary Harris and Jonathan Isaac are also out. – 6:31 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Taylor Jenkins on the combination of Ja Morant and Steven Adams:
“I think their personalities click. They are definitely different in their own great ways, but the way they communicate with each other on the floor and off the floor has been great to see.”
🥝 x 🥷🏿 – 6:30 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
The Grizzlies projected starters are all expected to play tonight. – 6:25 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Jaren Jackson Jr, Danny Green and Killian Tillie are the only players who won’t suit up tonight against the Magic. Buckle up. Today’s the first test run for the 2022-23 team. – 6:24 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Taylor Jenkins says all the healthy Grizzlies players who rested Saturday will be available today. – 6:18 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Kenneth Lofton Jr.‘s life is totally different now that he’s in the NBA. But the rookie is telling himself he was meant to be here.
“I’m at a higher level now, I’m no longer in college. So everything is different. But I was born to play here in the NBA.”dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 3:19 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
paolo banchero plays basketball today 🙂 pic.twitter.com/vxoZHw3SYm – 3:18 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
beale street views pic.twitter.com/pW0BE9ogpm – 2:45 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
“(Grizzlies) provide a great example. … We’re looking to do something similar to that here in the Eastern Conference. Playing against them and seeing how they are will be good for us to be able to compare and see where we need to be.” – @Paolo Banchero
STORY: https://t.co/5datYk8cXO pic.twitter.com/uh1quCwwz1 – 2:35 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
David Nwaba is wearing 11, last worn by Theo Maledon
Trey Burke, not with the team, is wearing 9 which was last worn by Zavier Simpson
Marquese Chriss is wearing 14, last worn by Jaylen Hoard – 2:29 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
“I’m really excited. Obviously, it’s something I’ve been waiting for, for a while. (I’m) excited to get on an @NBA court in an NBA arena and just play a game. I’ve been waiting for a long time.” – @Orlando Magic rookie @Paolo Banchero
on.nba.com/3fxmQPX – 2:22 PM
