Orlando Magic News & Notes: Nelson Making Strides, Ryan Anderson Interview

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The Orlando Magic look to extend their three-game winning streak while ending the Memphis Grizzlies’ 10-game home winning streak. You can read about the game here.

Jameer Nelson has made strides since his knee surgery.

“When you sit out last year and then come and play a little bit this year. . . . It’s like I never played,” Nelson said.

“I just have to keep working and playing every day.”

While Sunday was a day off for the Magic, Nelson said he expected to work out on his own heading into tonight’s game against the ever-improving Memphis Grizzlies.

Nelson said he has faith his offense will come around. He said he’s concentrating more on being a better defender, which is always a challenge for him. Bobcats point guards Raymond Felton and D.J. Augustin combined for 36 points against the Magic, with Augustin scoring 22 and hitting five 3-pointers.

Brian Schmitz has the story here.

Chris Littmann of the Sporting News has an interview with Ryan Anderson. Click here to watch the interview.

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