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Magic earn preseason win over Grizzlies in opening game

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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Magic earn preseason win over Grizzlies in opening game
Summary

The Orlando Magic defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 122-118, in their preseason opener on October 7 at FedExForum. The game marked Sean Sweeney's first contest as head coach of the Magic, and Desmond Bane played against his former team. Orlando built an early 18-point lead, recording 35 assists on 41 made field goals, with a strong performance from the three-point line, shooting 44%. Cameron Boozer led the Grizzlies with 16 points while Ty Jerome scored 17. Orlando returns home before traveling again for a game against Cleveland on October 10.

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  • •Magic lead the game by 18 points in the first quarter
  • •Orlando shot 44% from three-point range
  • •Cameron Boozer scored 16 points for Memphis
  • •Desmond Bane faced his former team in the matchup
  • •Magic travel to Cleveland for their next preseason game on October 10
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  • 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Beede’s Breakdown: Magic open preseason with road win over Grizzlies
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It might just have been a preseason game that had no impact towards the regular season standings, but Wednesday night’s matchup between the Magic and Grizzlies held extra meaning for those involved. For starters, it was Sean Sweeney‘s first game as head coach of Orlando, the 16th in franchise history. And for Magic guard Desmond Bane, it marked his first time playing inside Memphis’s ...

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