Orlando Magic 109, Memphis Grizzlies 126
NBA · 2026-01-18 · Winner: Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies defeated Orlando Magic 126–109 on 2026-01-18 in NBA play, a 17-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:36 swung win probability 86% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Orlando Magic lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 23 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 109 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 40 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 126 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:36 swung win probability 86% → 98%.
Why Orlando Magic lost
- Lost Q1 23-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q2 9:14 (win probability 96% → 100% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Grizzlies | 9–0 | Q1 1:36 | 86% → 98% |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 15–0 | Q2 9:14 | 96% → 100% |
| Orlando Magic | 8–0 | Q2 4:04 | 100% → 100% |
| Orlando Magic | 9–0 | Q2 1:30 | 100% → 99% |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 8–0 | Q3 10:50 | 98% → 100% |