Tyreke Evans scored a season-high 32 points, but the Memphis Grizzlies could not complete a late rally and fell 101-99 to the Orlando Magic in a matchup between two teams that entered with the best record in the NBA.
Evan Fournier totaled 22 points and eight rebounds, while Aaron Gordon posted 19 points and connected on a go-ahead three-pointer that gave Orlando a 100-99 lead with 51.7 seconds remaining in the game.
Marc Gasol, listed as questionable pregame with a left ankle injury, scored 22 points and lifted Memphis with two straight baskets that gave the Grizzlies a 99-97 lead with 1:04 remaining in the fourth.