The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic are set for a preseason meeting Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7:00 p.m. CST at FedExForum in Memphis.
Memphis has had the upper hand in the regular season over Orlando, going 32-27 all-time against the Magic. The Grizzlies have been especially tough at home, where they’re 22-8 against Orlando, compared with 10-19 on the road. Last season, the two teams split their season series.
Radio coverage will be available on 92.9 FM ESPN Radio in Memphis, 96.9 FM The Game, and the Magic Radio Network in Orlando.
As for Memphis guard Ty Jerome, he said the Grizzlies settled in after a shaky opening in their preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks.
"After the first few minutes we started playing with much better pace. Getting some stops helped us so we could get out and run a little more. We did a good job of playing fast, finding the matchups we like, spread the ball, everyone got some shots, we looked all right."
Jerome also pointed to the team’s push to play quicker without rushing.
"We want to try to get down the court fast. That doesn't mean force a fast shot, but you know, you see what you like and then play different actions as fast as possible too."
He added that the approach was a major part of camp and said Memphis still has clean-up work ahead.
"That was an emphasis of training camp, run the floor, getting up and down, everyone being aggressive but trying to get good shots and taking care of the ball. We had some sloppy possessions here and there, myself included, and I think we'll fix that as we keep going."
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