This story was changed to accurately reflect the number of games the Orlando Magic has played in Europe.
The NBA travels across the Atlantic this weekend as the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic prepare to do battle across the pond in a pair of contests this Thursday and Sunday.
The NBA will be investing a lot of money into the European market in the future, even going as far as creating a new league. With the amount of talent coming out of Europe nowadays, it makes sense. Players like Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo remain some of the biggest stars in the sport, so tapping into that European market may be easier than ever.
Each of these teams has experience playing in Europe as well. The Magic will play their fourth and fifth games all-time in Europe, while the Grizzlies will be participating in their fifth and sixth such games. The Thursday game will take place at Uber Arena in Germany, marking the first-ever regular season game to be played in that country, while Sunday’s tilt will happen at The O2 in London, the 10th regular season game ever to be played in the UK’s capital.
Here’s how to watch these landmarks contests this weekend.
End Q1: Grizzlies 39, Magic 23
The Grizzlies hot shooting carried them through the first quarter, but it’s hard to imagine it’ll sustain for the entire game. Can Orlando take advantage of when the hot hands fall back to Earth?
The Grizzlies can’t miss from three
The Grizzlies have gotten out to a massive 30-14 lead with about four minutes left in the first quarter. This scoring output has come almost entirely from their incredible three-point shooting. The Grizzlies are 8-of-12 from long range to start this game. All but two Grizzlies — Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Vince Williams Jr. — have attempted at least one three.
Memphis goes on 10-0 run early
The Orlando Magic got out to a hot start getting out to a quick 7-2 lead. However, the Grizzlies stormed back hitting shot after shot and forcing bad looks from Orlando immediately after. The Grizzlies went on a 10-0 run to take a 12-7 lead.
The run finally came to an end when Paolo Banchero was gifted a wide open three-pointer.
How to watch Grizzlies vs. Magic from Berlin
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 15
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
- Where: Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany
- TV: N/A
- Stream: Prime Video, NBA League Pass
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How to watch Magic vs. Grizzlies from London
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 18
- Time: 12 p.m. ET
- Where: The O2 in London
- TV: N/A
- Stream: Prime Video, NBA League Pass
Memphis Grizzlies starting lineup for Jan. 15
The Memphis Grizzlies will start today’s game with Cam Spencer at point guard and Cedric Coward to round out the backcourt.
Jaylen Wells will start at small forward with Jaren Jackson Jr. at power forward and Jock Landale at the five.
Orlando Magic starting lineup for Jan. 15
The Orlando Magic will roll out Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, and Wendell Carter Jr. to begin Thursday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Berlin.