Magic Split Back-to-Back Games Against Hawks and Grizzlies

Orlando rallies to defeat Atlanta but falls short in a narrow loss to Memphis, starting a seven-game homestand with mixed results.

Paolo Banchero led the Magic to a 114-108 comeback win over the Hawks on Thursday, scoring 36 points and helping erase a 19-point deficit.
The Magic lost a close 105-104 game to the Grizzlies on Friday, with Jaren Jackson Jr. blocking Banchero's potential game-winning shot in the final seconds.
Franz Wagner and Cole Anthony contributed consistently across both games, with Wagner scoring 25 points in each matchup and Anthony adding 17 points per game while filling in for the injured Jalen Suggs.
Orlando struggled with three-point shooting in both games, finishing below 30% from beyond the arc against Memphis and shooting just 24% against Atlanta.
Friday's loss marked the start of a seven-game home stretch for the Magic, who next face the Washington Wizards on Sunday at Kia Center.