Grizzlies' Jackson makes season debut vs. Magic

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. made his season debut Saturday against the Orlando Magic.

Jackson, 25, missed the Grizzlies' first two contests of the season due to a hamstring injury that was suffered during training camp. The 2022-23 Defensive Player of the Year averaged 22.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in 66 games last season.

This is the first time in 295 days that Jackson, Ja Morant, and Desmond Bane have played together, according to Drew Hill of the Daily Memphian.

The Grizzlies are 1-1 after a 20-point loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday. Memphis had a six-point lead heading into the half but gave up 69 points in the final two quarters.

Orlando is coming into Saturday's contest with a 2-0 record.