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Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans

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18-28, 8-14 Away
Final
106 - 114

13-37, 8-19 Home

Bey, Queen Williamson leads the Pelicans past the Grizzlies, 114-106

Memphis Grizzlies vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Game Highlights

Williamson had his fourth consecutive game with 20-plus points. Herb Jones added 16 points to help the Pelicans improve to 13-37.

Cam Spencer and Jaren Jackson, Jr. each had 16 points for Memphis. Cedric Coward added 13 and Jock Landale had 12. The Grizzlies are 18-28.

Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant was inactive for the fourth consecutive game because of a sprained left elbow. Morant, who last played Jan. 21 against Atlanta, has missed 25 games this season.

New Orleans outscored Memphis 35-15 in the third quarter to take a 93-76 lead.

The Pelicans made five 3-pointers in the third quarter, including three from Jose Alvarado. New Orleans was just as stout on the defensive end, holding the Grizzlies to its second-lowest scoring quarter of the season.

Up next Grizzlies: Host Minnesota on Saturday night

Pelicans: At Philadelphia on Saturday night

Regular Season Series

Series tied 2-2

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 106 - 114
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 106 - 114
4th 18.5 Herbert Jones defensive rebound 106 - 114
4th 21.5 Cedric Coward misses driving floating jump shot 106 - 114
4th 32.4 Derik Queen makes free throw 2 of 2 106 - 114

Statistics

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40-93 FG 43-88
43 Field Goal % 49
12-41 3PT 8-33
29 Three Point % 24
14-15 FT 20-26
93 Free Throw % 77
46 Rebounds 42
16 Offensive Rebounds 14
30 Defensive Rebounds 28
26 Assists 24
11 Steals 13
3 Blocks 6
19 Turnovers 15
1 Team Turnovers 1
20 Total Turnovers 16
0 Technical Fouls 0
0 Total Technical Fouls 0
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
18 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 23
11 Fast Break Points 24
48 Points in Paint 68
19 Fouls 16
10 Largest Lead 17
13 Lead Changes 13
50 Percent Led 46
New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans Pelicans Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Bryce McGowens, G Day-To-Day Jun 16
Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Micah Peavy, G Day-To-Day Sep 28
Zach Edey, C Day-To-Day Sep 28
Scotty Pippen Jr., G Day-To-Day Jul 27
Walter Clayton Jr., G Day-To-Day Jul 19
Karim Lopez, F Day-To-Day Jul 19

Game Information

Smoothie King Center

Location: New Orleans, LA
Attendance: 16,446 · Capacity:

2026-27 Southwest Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
New Orleans 0 0 .000 - -
Dallas 0 0 .000 - -
Houston 0 0 .000 - -
San Antonio 0 0 .000 - -
Memphis 0 0 .000 - -
Full Standings

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