--The Grizzlies still haven't found a three-point shooter. After going 2-for-13 in threes against the Magic, Memphis is now 2-for-26 in its first two games.
--Memphis is allowing just 82 points per game after being one of the worst defensive teams in the league last year. They played much better defense in the second half against the Magic after Orlando led 55-43 at the break. "We fought and took them out of their pick and rolls," Iavaroni said. "Our guys responded and that's a good sign for a young team."
--Grizzlies majority owner Michael Heisley, desperately needing fans in the seats at the FedExForum (16,139) showed for the home opener, and was ecstatic to get the victory.
"I'm beside myself," Heisley said. "And talking to fans, they feel the same way I do. There was electricity in the house tonight. This team is about a bunch of young guys growing and getting better and better. Win or lose, I was proud of the effort."
--The Grizzlies started three rookies in the starting lineup (O.J. Mayo, Darrell Arthur and Marc Gasol) for the first time since starting three rooks in April, 2002 (Shane Battier, Pau Gasol and Will Solomon.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "This team is glad to be a part of it, and hopefully this team will be the first to do a lot of things." -- F Rudy Gay, on the Grizzlies winning their home opener for the first time since moving to Memphis in 2001-02.
