The Memphis Grizzlies secured a 132-124 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday (12/27). Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 33 points, while Ja Morant added 25 before exiting in the third quarter due to a right shoulder injury.
Ja was sent to the locker room grasping his shoulder and neck after this bone crushing screen by the #Pelicans Daniel Theis.
Morant’s father was seen soon after entering the locker room.
The play was reviewed and found to be a legal screen. #GrindCity pic.twitter.com/1BHYmryg4R
— King of the Court Podcast (@KingOfCourtPod) December 28, 2024
Desmond Bane contributed 18 points to the win. For New Orleans, Trey Murphy III scored a season-high 35 points, and CJ McCollum had 32. Despite their efforts, the Pelicans suffered their ninth consecutive loss. The Grizzlies maintained control throughout, leading 74-61 at halftime and withstanding a late Pelicans rally to clinch the win.
Next game: Memphis travels to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder Sunday night (12/29) at 6:00 p.m. (pregame at 5:30 p.m.) live on 92.9 FM ESPN
