Key Stat of the Night
- Morant led the Grizzlies with 28 points, seven rebounds and eight assists.
Key Run of the Night
- The Grizzlies did most of their damage in the first quarter from close range with 15 of their first 17 points coming from inside the paint on high percentage shots.
Game Recap
The Memphis Grizzlies dropped a Southwestern Division matchup 144-113 to the
New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night at FedExForum.
The Grizzlies did most of their damage in the first quarter from close range
with 15 of their first 17 points coming from inside the paint on high
percentage shots. The Pelicans were unable to get
Zion Williamson in rhythm early and had no answer for
Ja Morant’s dives toward the rim. Morant made five of his
six first quarter shots to lead the Grizzlies with 10 points in the opening
period along with three assists and two rebounds. However, an 8-2 run at the
end of the first quarter fueled by six quick points from Williamson brought
the Pelicans within three points, 32-29.
Williamson continued his offensive takeover into the second quarter and with
the help of Josh Hart (5-6 FG) the Pelicans outscored
Memphis 34-26 in the period. Williamson, Hart and Morant led scoring with 15
points each in the first half. The Pelicans used 11 turnovers and a
four-minute scoring drought from the Grizzlies to take the 63-58 lead into
the locker room.
The Pelicans distanced themselves in the third quarter as the Grizzlies
struggled to stop Williamson, who added nine points in the period to help
extend New Orleans lead to 20. Morant and
Dillon Brooks delivered strong performances in the fourth
quarter, but the deficit proved to be insurmountable.
Morant led the Grizzlies with 28 points, seven rebounds and eight assists.
Kyle Anderson added 19 points, six rebounds and three
assists. Brooks ended the night with 18 points and passed
Marc Gasol for 7th on the Grizzlies
All-Time 3-pointers list. The matchup is the Grizzlies’ second loss to the
Pelicans in as many games this season. Memphis falls to 11-12.
Williamson finished with 31 points, seven rebounds and six assists while
Hart added 27 points off the bench. Brandon Ingram ended
the night with 22 points and went 4-for-4 from 3-point range. The Pelicans
finished the night shooting 61.5 percent from the field and 50.0 percent
from 3-point range. New Orleans moves to 12-15.
Next Game
The Grizzlies will be back in action at the FedExForum at 8 p.m. Wednesday,
Feb. 17. when they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Fans can watch the
game on Fox Sports Southeast or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN.
Player Notes
- Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 28 points, seven rebounds and eight assists.
- Kyle Anderson added 19 points, six rebounds and three assists.
- Dillon Brooks ended the night with 18 points and passedMarc Gasol for 7th on the Grizzlies All-Time 3-pointers list.
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