The Orlando Magic erased a 20-point deficit to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 118-111 in the NBA's first regular-season game in Germany. Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 26 points and 13 rebounds, while a returning Franz Wagner added 18 points in his native country.

Memphis was missing star guard Ja Morant with a calf injury, though NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed hope he would play in the rematch Sunday in London. The Grizzlies, who have lost seven of their last nine games, were led by Jaren Jackson Jr.'s 30 points.

This historic Berlin matchup underscores the NBA's growing global footprint. The league opened the season with a record 135 international players, including 71 from Europe, and tickets for Thursday's game were sought by fans from 62 countries. The Magic have now won three of four.