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Pelicans News Around the Web (01-22-2019)

Pelicans put on best defensive performance of the season vs. Grizzlies

Consider Game No. 1 on the current stretch without Anthony Davis a success for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Balanced Pelicans easily top Grizzlies without injured Anthony Davis

Jahlil Okafor stepped into the starting lineup for the injured Anthony Davis and had his best game of the season.

Postgame wrap: Pelicans 105, Grizzlies 85

Memphis is known around the NBA for its trademark, methodical “Grit and Grind” style of play, but on Monday, New Orleans center Jahlil Okafor took a page from the Grizzlies’ playbook.

GAME RECAP: Pelicans 105, Grizzlies 85

Jrue Holiday scores 21 points and both Jahlil Okafor (20 points, 10 rebounds) and Julius Randle (20 points, 12 rebounds) add double-doubles.

Pelicans On-Court Postgame Interview: Jrue Holiday vs. Grizzlies

Pelicans Jrue Holiday talks about TNT reporter Rosalyn Gold-Onwude following the team's road win over the Grizzlies.

Jahlil Okafor steps up when New Orleans Pelicans call on him

When asked about Jahlil Okafor’s 20-point, 10-rebound performance on Monday night (Jan. 21), New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday wasn’t all that surprised.

Pelicans' Jahlil Okafor: Double-doubles in win

Okafor contributed 20 points (9-11 FG, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and a steal in 35 minutes during Monday's win over Memphis.

Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor’s father flew straight from Chicago upon learning son will start

New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor had the opportunity to start his first game against the Memphis Grizzlies. When he told his father of the great news, he flew all the way from Chicago to Memphis to see his son play.