Magic Starting 5: Orlando Grabs Preseason Win vs. Memphis Grizzlies

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Jeremy Brener | Oct 12, 2022

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1. MAGIC USE HOT START TO BEAT GRIZZLIES

"Unlike the first three preseason contests, the Magic started off hot and fed off the energy of the home crowd, racing out to a double-digit lead in the first quarter. The Magic was led by No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero, who scored 17 points in his first game in front of the Orlando fans. Banchero was one of seven players to score nine points or more during the game."

2. ISAAC EAGER TO RETURN

"When Isaac returns to the lineup, he'll be part of a logjam in the frontcourt with last year's top pick Franz Wagner, this year's No. 1 overall selection Paolo Banchero and Chuma Okeke.

"However, Isaac's defensive potential could have him pegged as one of the league's best defenders if everything goes the way it should."

3. FORMER MAGIC PLAYER BEN GORDON ARRESTED

Former NBA guard Ben Gordon, 39, was arrested Monday after allegedly punching his son in the head at LaGuardia Airport in New York.

Gordon played 56 games for the Magic back in 2014-15. He also spent time with the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets.

4. NEXT MAGIC GAME

The Magic return to action Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers at home. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

5. MAGIC SEASON COUNTDOWN

The Magic is seven days away from kicking off the season against the Detroit Pistons on October 19.

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Published Oct 12, 2022

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.