The Orlando Magic got another good performance from Nikola Vucevic off the bench as the Magic were all around solid in defeating the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Orlando Magic took control in the second half thanks to their second unit and Nikola Vucevic once again. With the Memphis Grizzlies struggling to filed a full team it seems, depth has its value. And Vucevic tore up the Grizzlies to give the Magic the lead.
Memphis had some runs to respond. The Grizzlies are grinders and fighters after all. But they are not the same team. Zach Randolph is there, but nowhere near as effective as he once was. Matt Barnes should probably not be relied on as a scorer.
For every lull the Magic had, they had a response too. They had a run to put the lead back out and put their foot down against the Grizzlies.
That is some sort of progress it would seem. Orlando continued to play its best basketball in months, even if it is too late to mean anything for the Playoffs. The Magic continue to fight.
That may not be a solace for fans. That may not be solace for the team. But for one game, wins are wins.