ORLANDO (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies withstood a season-high 36 points from
Tracy McGrady and handed the Orlando Magic their seventh consecutive loss,
107-97 Wednesday night.
Forwards Pau Gasol and James Posey had 28 and 24 points, respectively, in
leading the Grizzlies to their second road win of the season.
The Grizzlies, who beat the Lakers on Monday night, used their superior
front court to dominate the game and closed it out with a 15-0 run featuring
two 3-pointers by Posey and one by Jay Williams.
McGrady scored with 6:42 remaining, giving the Magic their last lead, 89-87.
It was his only basket of the fourth period, and McGrady limped off in the
final seconds with a strained tendon in his right foot.
The Magic held a 47-37 rebounding edge, but their lack of balance cost them.
Orlando is off to the worst home start (0-6) in franchise history.
McGrady came into the game shooting just 35 percent and averaging 21.4
points - 10 points below last season's average when he won the NBA scoring
title.
Mike Miller, who was traded from Orlando to Memphis last season, fouled out
in just 12 minutes after scoring eight points.
Memphis led 55-49 at intermission despite a 25-point first half by McGrady.
McGrady had a pair of four-point plays in the first half. He also gave the
home crowd a brief scare in the second period when he crashed to the floor
holding his left knee and grimacing after banging into Jake Tsakalidis. After
being helped off the court, he returned.
The Magic, much like they have throughout their losing streak, struggled
badly at the start by missing their first 11 shots. Memphis led 10-0 before
McGrady hit a pair of free throws.
Notes: McGrady was listed as questionable for Friday's game at Denver. He shot
1-for-6 in the fourth quarter.
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