Memphis Grizzlies — Orlando Magic: 118:122, NBA

Orlando Magic defeated Memphis Grizzlies 122 to 118 on 8 October 2026 in an NBA fixture at Memphis. The visitors took control late on to secure a narrow victory on the road. It was a game decided in the closing stages after both sides traded blows throughout.

Orlando's shooting proved decisive in the end. They hit 20 three-pointers compared to Memphis' 17, though both teams made 41 field goals overall. The visitors also dominated the boards with 52 rebounds against 40 for the hosts. Things came to a head when Orlando's extra possession work told.

The statistics paint a picture of a tight contest until the final minutes. Memphis led by just one point at their biggest advantage, while Orlando pushed a 18-point lead at one stage. Both teams recorded four blocks and similar fast-break outputs. The difference lay in Orlando's ability to extend possessions — they earned 20 second-chance points, matching Memphis despite fewer total rebounds.

Memphis sit 13th in the standings with 25 wins from 82 games. Orlando occupy 8th place with 45 victories in the same number of fixtures. The gap between them remains eight wins. This result does little to close that distance, but it extends the visitors' winning momentum.

Orlando have won four of their last five meetings. Memphis lost their most recent outing to Atlanta 132 to 123 before this defeat. The Grizzlies cannot afford another slip if they hope to climb the table. Orlando look comfortable in their position for now.