Morant Shines in Return as Grizzlies Defeat Magic in London

Ja Morant made a triumphant return to the lineup, scoring 24 points and dishing out 13 assists to propel the Memphis Grizzlies to a decisive 126-109 win over the Orlando Magic in the first NBA regular-season game held in London since 2019. The Grizzlies' Jock Landale contributed 21 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. added 17 points, helping Memphis avenge their 118-111 loss to Orlando in Berlin just a few days prior. After trailing by as many as 33 points in the first half, the Magic narrowed the gap to 17 points following a 3-pointer by Paolo Banchero, making the score 108-91 with 8:15 remaining in the fourth quarter. However, the Grizzlies maintained their lead to secure the victory. Anthony Black paced the Magic with 19 points, and Wendell Carter Jr. chipped in with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Banchero finished with 16 points on 7-of-20 shooting, also tallying 9 assists and 8 rebounds. This contest, held at London's O2 Arena, marked the 10th regular-season NBA game to take place in the English capital, with the first game dating back to March 4, 2011. Europe is slated to host two more regular-season games in 2027, with Paris and Manchester serving as the host cities. The following year, in 2028, Paris and Berlin will play host to NBA games. NBA live coverage can be found on Sky Sports. For the latest NBA highlights and videos, as well as contract-free streaming options, visit the Sky Sports website or stream on NOW to catch the 2025-26 NBA season live.