The Memphis Grizzlies (17-22, 36 points, 12th in Western Conference) face the Orlando Magic (22-18, 44 points, 6th in Eastern Conference) in the NBA Berlin Game 2026. This interconference matchup marks the league’s first regular-season game in Germany, with Orlando aiming to capitalize on home-like support for their German players, while Memphis seeks to snap a three-game road skid amid significant injuries. The Magic hold a slight edge in form and depth, but the neutral site could level the playing field.
Venue Location
Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany (Capacity: 17,000). This neutral-site game is part of the NBA Global Games series.
Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CET local time). Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video.
Injury Report
Injuries are severely impacting Memphis’ lineup, depleting their guard depth and frontcourt, while Orlando is regaining key pieces but missing a starter.
Memphis Grizzlies:
PG Ja Morant (right calf contusion): Out; has missed five straight games, no timeline for return.
PF Brandon Clarke (right calf strain, Grade 2): Out; reevaluated in 4-6 weeks.
C Zach Edey (left ankle stress reaction): Out; reevaluated in six weeks.
PG Scotty Pippen Jr. (left great toe surgery recovery): Out; progressing, reevaluated in 4-6 weeks.
SG Ty Jerome (right calf contusion): Out; game-time decision but ruled out.
SG John Konchar (left thumb UCL): Out indefinitely.
Orlando Magic:
SG Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion/bruise): Out; has missed five straight, expected back Jan. 18.
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C Colin Castleton (left thumb fracture): Out; two-way contract, expected back Jan. 18.
SF Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain): Available; off injury report after missing 16 games.
SF Tristan da Silva (back spasms): Questionable but probable per reports.
C Wendell Carter Jr. (left hip): Day-to-day; played recently but monitoring.
Key
Player Matchups to Watch
With injuries sidelining key guards, this game could hinge on frontcourt battles and perimeter defense.
PF Paolo Banchero (ORL) vs. PF Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM): Banchero (leading ORL with 29.1 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 5.9 APG) is a scoring machine with size. Jackson Jr. (21.4 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 3.2 BPG) is MEM’s defensive anchor and could limit drives.
SF Franz Wagner (ORL) vs. SG Desmond Bane (MEM): Wagner (returning; 20.9 PPG pre-injury) brings playmaking. Bane (24.6 PPG, 5.8 APG) is MEM’s top scorer without Morant, with 4.0 3PG.
PG Cole Anthony (ORL) vs. PG Marcus Smart (MEM): Anthony (stepping up; 15.2 PPG) handles point duties sans Suggs. Smart (defensive specialist, 9.0 PPG) could disrupt with steals (1.3 SPG).
G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ORL) vs. SG Jaylen Wells (MEM): Caldwell-Pope (shooter, 8.4 PPG) provides spacing. Wells (rookie contributor) steps in for injured guards.
Recent Team Forms
Memphis Grizzlies (4-6 in last 10 games, -4 goal differential):
The Grizzlies have struggled without Morant, averaging 108.5 PPG in their last 10 while allowing 112.5. Road form: 6-13.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 11 | vs. BKN | W 103-98 |
| Jan 9 | vs. OKC | L 116-117 |
| Jan 7 | vs. PHX | L 98-117 |
| Jan 6 | vs. SAS | W 106-105 |
| Jan 4 | @ LAL | L 114-120 |
| Jan 2 | @ LAL | L 121-128 |
| Dec 31 | vs. PHI | L 136-139 (OT) |
| Dec 28 | @ WAS | W 116-112 |
| Dec 27 | vs. MIL | W 125-104 |
| Dec 25 | vs. UTA | W 137-128 |
Orlando Magic (5-5 in last 10 games, +6 goal differential):
The Magic have been resilient, averaging 115.2 PPG in their last 10 with strong defense (109.2 allowed). Home form: 14-5 (but neutral site).
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 11 | vs. NOP | W 128-118 |
| Jan 9 | @ CHI | W 104-103 |
| Jan 7 | @ BKN | W 104-103 |
| Jan 6 | @ WAS | L 112-120 |
| Jan 4 | vs. IND | W 135-127 |
| Jan 2 | @ CHI | L 114-121 |
| Dec 31 | vs. ATL | W 115-107 |
| Dec 29 | vs. NYK | L 91-103 |
| Dec 27 | vs. DET | W 109-95 |
| Dec 25 | @ MIA | L 104-105 |
Series History
The Grizzlies hold a 31-26 all-time edge over the Magic in 57 regular-season games (54.4% win rate for MEM). In the last 20 meetings, Memphis is 11-9. Orlando won the most recent matchup 124-111 on Oct. 26, 2024. At neutral sites, limited data, but games average 206.1 points recently, leaning under.
Betting Trends
Moneyline: ORL is 13-6 as favorites; MEM is 5-14 as underdogs.
Spread (ATS): ORL covers 40% as favorites (16-24 ATS overall); MEM is 2-6 ATS in last 8.
Total (Over/Under): Over has hit in 6 of MEM’s last 10 (avg. 225.0 points/game) and 5 of ORL’s last 10 (avg. 226.0). Head-to-head trends lean over in 6 of last 10. Trends: Grizzlies are 2-6 ATS/SU in last 8; Magic are 3-7 ATS in last 10 but 5-5 SU. MEM is 4-6 in last 10 overall; ORL is 3-2 in last 5.
Game Odds
Memphis Grizzlies 228.5
Orlando Magic – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 14, 2026
