Morant's 4th-quarter burst, Jackson's last-second block give Grizzlies 105-104 win over Magic

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives around Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Orlando, Fla.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives around Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)


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ORLANDO, Fla. — Ja Morant scored 10 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked a driving floater by Orlando's Paolo Banchero in the final second to give the Memphis Grizzlies a 105-104 win over the Magic. Desmond Bane, who finished with 16 points and seven rebounds, provided the Grizzlies with their margin of victory with a free throw with 45.2 seconds remaining. Memphis' Santi Aldama missed two free throws with 10.7 seconds left before Banchero's failed final drive. Franz Wagner led the Magic with 25 points. Banchero added 21 points on 5 for 21 shooting and Cole Anthony had 17 points for Orlando.

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