Pelicans Triumph Over Grizzlies
In a thrilling matchup on Friday evening, the New Orleans Pelicans triumphed over the Memphis Grizzlies with a score of 114-106. This victory marked a significant moment for the Pelicans, who improved their record to 13-37.
Standout Performances
The standout performances came from Saddiq Bey and Derik Queen, both scoring 22 points, while Zion Williamson contributed 21 points, marking his fourth consecutive game scoring above 20. Herb Jones also added to the scoreboard with 16 points.
Grizzlies Struggle Without Morant
The Grizzlies, now with a record of 18-28, faced challenges without their star guard Ja Morant, who was absent for the fourth straight game due to a sprained left elbow. Morant, who has not participated since January 21 against the Atlanta Hawks, has now missed a total of 25 games this season.
In his absence, Jaren Jackson, Jr. and Cam Spencer led the Grizzlies with 16 points each, followed by Cedric Coward with 13 and Jock Landale with 12 points.
Decisive Third Quarter
The Pelicans took control during the game with a dominant third quarter, outscoring the Grizzlies by a staggering 35-15, which helped them to establish a solid lead of 93-76. During this decisive stretch, New Orleans showcased their shooting ability, hitting five 3-pointers, with Jose Alvarado accounting for three of them. Defensively, the Pelicans were impressive, limiting Memphis to their second-lowest scoring quarter of the season.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, the Grizzlies will look to bounce back as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night, while the Pelicans will face the Philadelphia 76ers the same evening.
