Venue and Game Details
The Orlando Magic (23-18) face the Memphis Grizzlies (17-23) in the NBA London Game 2026, a neutral-site international matchup at The O2 Arena in London, England. This 20,000-seat venue, located on the Greenwich Peninsula, has hosted NBA games since 2007 and marks the league’s 10th regular-season contest in the city.
Tip-off is scheduled for Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. GMT).
The game will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video.
This is the second meeting between these teams in four days, following Orlando’s 118-111 victory over Memphis in Berlin on January 15.
Recent Team Forms
Both teams are coming off a quick turnaround from their January 15 clash in Berlin, where Orlando overcame a 20-point deficit to win.
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Here’s a look at their last 10 games (most recent first):
Orlando Magic (6-4 in last 10, 3-2 in last 5):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 15 | vs. MEM | W | 118-111 |
| Jan 11 | vs. NOP | W | 128-118 |
| Jan 9 | vs. PHI | L | 91-103 |
| Jan 7 | @ BKN | W | 104-103 |
| Jan 6 | @ WAS | L | 112-120 |
| Jan 4 | vs. IND | W | 135-127 |
| Jan 2 | @ CHI | L | 121-114 |
| Dec 31 | vs. CHA | W | 108-95 |
| Dec 29 | @ ATL | L | 102-110 |
| Dec 27 | vs. MIA | W | 115-112 |
The Magic have won three of their last four, with strong offensive outputs in victories (averaging 122.3 points). They’ve emphasized rebounding (54 vs. Memphis on Jan 15) and three-point shooting (15-of-40 in that win).
Paolo Banchero has rediscovered his explosiveness post-injury, averaging 24.4 points over the last 10 games.
Memphis Grizzlies (3-7 in last 10, 1-4 in last 5):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Jan 15 | @ ORL | L | 111-118 |
| 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 30 | vs. DEN | L | 105-112 |
| Dec 28 | @ NOP | W | 115-110 |
| Dec 26 | vs. HOU | L | 102-108 |
Memphis has lost six of their last eight, often squandering leads (e.g., 20+ points in recent games).
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They’ve averaged just 108.6 points in losses but shown defensive flashes (holding opponents under 100 in two wins). Jaren Jackson Jr. has been a bright spot, averaging 21.6 points over the last 10.
Injury Report
Orlando Magic:
Jalen Suggs (G): Out (right knee MCL bruise) – Expected return Jan 22.
Colin Castleton (C): Out (thumb fracture) – Expected return Jan 22.
Jett Howard (G): GTD (illness).
Franz Wagner (F) and Wendell Carter Jr. (C) are available after recent returns from ankle and hip injuries, respectively.
Memphis Grizzlies:
Ja Morant (G): Probable (right calf contusion) – Expected to return after missing six games; “good chance” he plays.
Santi Aldama (F): GTD (calf).
Ty Jerome (G): Out (calf strain) – Expected return Jan 21.
Scotty Pippen Jr. (G): Out (toe surgery) – Re-evaluated in 12 weeks.
Zach Edey (C): Out (ankle fracture).
Brandon Clarke (F): Out (calf strain).
Morant’s potential return could boost Memphis’ speed and scoring, but their depth is thinned.
Key Player Matchups
This interconference clash features intriguing battles, especially with injuries forcing adjustments. Orlando’s defense (top-5 in efficiency) will test Memphis’ offense, while the Grizzlies’ rebounding could exploit the Magic’s occasional lapses.
Paolo Banchero (ORL) vs. Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM): Banchero (26 points on 9-16 FG in Jan 15) brings explosiveness and rebounding (7.3 per game recently) against Jackson’s shot-blocking (1.8 BPG) and scoring (30 points in loss). Expect physicality in the paint.
Franz Wagner (ORL) vs. Desmond Bane (MEM): Wagner (18 points, 9 rebounds on Jan 15) returns from injury with versatility; Bane (14.0 PPG) provides scoring punch but Memphis needs his efficiency.
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Ja Morant (MEM) vs. Anthony Black/Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ORL): If Morant plays (21.4 PPG projected), his speed could exploit Suggs’ absence. Black (7 assists on Jan 15) or Caldwell-Pope will handle point-of-attack defense.
Wendell Carter Jr. (ORL) vs. Santi Aldama (MEM): Carter’s rebounding (10 per game recently) vs. Aldama (GTD, 5.5 RPG) could decide board control.
Series History
The Grizzlies lead the all-time series 31-27 in 58 regular-season games.
Over the last 20 meetings, it’s split 10-10.
Orlando has won four of the last six, including the January 15 victory (118-111) and a 124-111 home win on October 26, 2024.
Memphis’ longest streak was nine wins (2011-2015), but Orlando holds a 4-2 edge in recent head-to-heads.
Betting Trends
Spread (ATS): Orlando is 17-24 overall (6-13 as 4+ point favorites); Memphis is 17-23 (12-4 as favorites but 5-18 as underdogs).
Orlando is 4-2 ATS in last six vs. Memphis.
Over/Under: Orlando games are 20-21 to the over (avg. line +1.1); Memphis is 15-25 (avg. -2.8).
The last matchup went under 229 (total 229 points).
Game Odds
Orlando Magic – 3.5
Memphis Grizzlies 230.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 17, 2026
