The Memphis Grizzlies secured a 120-109 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday (11/29) as part of the NBA In-Season Tournament. The win was fueled by a strong offensive showing led by Ja Morant, who contributed 27 points and 7 assists, and Jaren Jackson Jr., who added 23 points and 8 rebounds. Morant returned and flashed his athleticism once again for Memphis.
The Grizzlies set the tone early, outscoring the Pelicans 67-56 by halftime thanks to a dominant second-quarter performance. New Orleans managed to close the gap at times, led by CJ McCollum’s 30 points and Yves Missi’s impressive double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds. However, Memphis maintained control with efficient shooting and timely defensive stops.
This win marked a bounce-back performance for Memphis after some inconsistent tournament play. The Grizzlies' "big three" of Morant, Jackson, and Desmond Bane, who also had a solid night, demonstrated their potential to be a formidable trio as the season progresses.
NEXT GAME: Memphis Grizzlies host the Indiana Pacers Sunday (12/1) at 2:30 p.m. (pregame at 2:00 p.m.) at FedExForum live on 92.9 FM ESPN (680 AM) & via the Audacy App
