Grizzlies fall to 6-1 after OT loss to the Pelicans 135-134

GRIZZLIES FALL TO PELICANS 135–134 IN OVERTIME

• Memphis’ unbeaten start ends in a heartbreaker. The Grizzlies dropped a 135–134 overtime decision to New Orleans at FedExForum, falling to 6–1 after opening the season with six consecutive victories.
• Ty Jerome delivered another huge night. Returning after missing Saturday’s game with upper back soreness, Jerome poured in 40 points in 37 minutes, shooting 14-of-22 from the field, 5-of-6 from three and 7-of-8 at the foul line.

• Jerome contributed across the board, adding five rebounds, five assists and two steals. It was already his second 40-point performance in six appearances this season.
• The chance at franchise history slips away. Memphis entered the night seeking its first 7–0 start. The six straight wins to begin the season matched the franchise mark established by the 2014–15 Grizzlies.
• Memphis recovered from an early deficit to lead at halftime. New Orleans led 34–31 after the opening quarter, but the Grizzlies outscored the Pelicans 31–25 in the second to take a 62–59 advantage into the break.
• The third quarter swung the game back toward New Orleans. The Pelicans scored 41 points in the period and carried a 100–95 lead into the fourth, putting Memphis in position to chase the game down the stretch.
• Zion Williamson and Karlo Matković led the Pelicans with 25 points apiece. Williamson also collected 11 rebounds as New Orleans improved to 3–4.
• Cam Spencer led Memphis with seven assists. The Grizzlies extended the contest into overtime but finished one point short of keeping their season-opening streak alive.
• New Orleans is building momentum. After losing their first four games, the Pelicans have won three straight, following victories over Sacramento and Atlanta with Monday’s win in Memphis.
• NEXT UP: Grizzlies vs. Indiana Pacers, Wednesday at 7 p.m. on 92.9 FM ESPN, the Flagship Home of the Memphis Grizzlies. Always live on the free Audacy app.