The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the New Orleans Pelicans 111-104 Saturday night at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, ending a three-game winning streak.
The Grizzlies were short-handed in tonight's matchup, with six players unavailable to play due to illnesses or injuries. Grizzlies guard Wayne Selden provided a spark off the bench as he led all scorers with a career-high 31 points (11-16 FG, 5-7 3P, 4-4 FT). Marc Gasol added 16 points and a team-high seven assists. Tyreke Evans also contributed 12 points and six assists.
The Grizzlies grinded their way back from a 21-point first half deficit with a 16-2 run to cut the lead to one (61-60) in the first 3:45 of the third period. Memphis was 9-of-14 (.643) from beyond the arc in the third quarter alone, setting a new franchise record for threes made in any quarter. However, the Pelicans outshot the Grizzlies in the fourth quarter, shooting 11-18 (.611) to the Grizzlies' 8-20 (.400).
The Pelicans held a significant advantage from the charity stripe making 26 of their 32 attempts while the Grizzlies made 15 free throws on only 16 attempts.
Jrue Holiday, Anthony Davis, and DeMarcus Cousins all finished with at least 20 points apiece for the eighth time this season for the Pelicans. Jrue Holiday finished with a team-high 27 points (10-19 FG, 6-6 FT) and eight assists. DeMarcus Cousins added 24 points and 10 rebounds. Anthony Davis scored 19 of his 21 points in the first half and grabbed 12 rebounds.
Next Game
The Grizzlies return to Memphis where they take on the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time this season on Monday, January 22. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. CT. Tune in to FOX Sports Southeast presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN.
Team Quotes
Player Notes
- Wayne Selden scored 31 points.
- Marc Gasol fihished with 16 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
- Tyreke Evans had 12 points, six assists and four rebounds.
- Jarell Martin scored 11 points and grabbed four rebounds.