Two streaking teams in the preseason will aim to close their campaigns with a victory when the Memphis Grizzlies visit the Orlando Magic at Amway Center today, Friday.
The Grizzlies are one of the teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) that are thriving in the preseason and are still unbeaten.
In their previous preseason game last Wednesday, the Grizzlies edged the Atlanta Hawks 82–81 to capture their sixth consecutive victory.
Former All-Star forward Zach Randolph led the way for Memphis with a double-double performance, scoring 19 points and also grabbing 13 boards, one assist, one steal, and one block.
Veteran forward Jeff Green and point guard Courtney Lee aided Randolph, scoring 10 points each in the victory.
Following the game against the Magic, the Grizzlies will have a few days rest before opening their 2015–16 regular season on Oct. 28 hosting last season's runner-ups, the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Meanwhile after struggling early in the preseason, the Magic were able to find their rhythm and are riding a four-game winning streak heading to the matchup against Memphis today.
In Orlando's last preseason game, the team outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans to walk away with a 110–107 overtime win.
Center Nikola Vučević shone in the victory, recording 24 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, and one steal.
Forward Mario Hezonja had a great performance off the bench to help the Magic, scoring 19 points, four rebounds, and two assists.
Former Tennessee Volunteer Tobias Harris also had a standout performance, chipping in 18 points, together with eight rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block.
The game against the Grizzlies is also the last for the Magic in the preseason as they are set to begin their regular season campaign on Oct. 28 against the Washington Wizards.
The matchup between the Grizzlies and Magic will be held today, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. EST. To watch via live stream, click here.
