BERLIN, Germany. (WMC) - The Memphis Grizzlies dropped the first-ever NBA game in Germany on Thursday.
The Grizz dropped the contest to the Orlando Magic 118-111 despite a 30-point performance from Jaren Jackson Jr.
The Grizzlies shot well from the field (46%) but got minimal offense outside of JJJ, with three starters (Jaylen Wells, Jock Landale, Cam Spencer) combining for just 15 points.
GG Jackson (15 points, +21) and Santi Aldama (18 points) had strong performances off the bench.
Desmond Bane scored 13 points in his first game against his former team.
The Grizzlies drop to 17-23 on the season.
The two teams will meet again, this time in London, for their next matchup on Sunday at 11 a.m.
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