Grizzlies blow 20-point lead in crushing loss to Magic
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) blocks a shot by Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton, second from left, goes up to shoot between Orlando Magic forward Dwayne Bacon (8), center Mo Bamba (5) and center Moritz Wagner (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins, left, draws up a play during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson (1) attempts a three-point shot in front of Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks, left, ties up Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony, forcing a jump ball, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) goes up to shoot in front of Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) and center Mo Bamba (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)
The Grizzlies led by as many as 20 points, but Cole Anthony sank a buzzer beater to lift the Magic to the win.
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