Grizzlies
PelicansThe Memphis Grizzlies routed the New Orleans Pelicans 142-111 on Friday, November 13, at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA.
The Grizzlies led 70-58 at halftime. They did the most damage in the fourth quarter, winning it 37-25.
Top performers
Jerami Grant led the Grizzlies with 22 points on 7-of-10 shooting, including 3 3-pointers. Ty Jerome added 17 points and 9 assists. For the Pelicans, Saddiq Bey had 30 points on 11-of-20 shooting, including 6 3-pointers, with 10 rebounds. Zion Williamson added 22 points and 5 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Saddiq Bey (30 points and 10 rebounds); Taylor Hendricks (10 points and 12 rebounds). The Grizzlies bench outscored the Pelicans reserves 76-27.
- Saddiq Bey (NOP): 30 PTS, 10 REB, 0 AST, 11-20 FG, 35 MIN
- Jerami Grant (MEM): 22 PTS, 1 REB, 1 AST, 7-10 FG, 26 MIN
- Zion Williamson (NOP): 22 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST, 7-16 FG, 33 MIN
- Jeremiah Fears (NOP): 18 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST, 6-15 FG, 34 MIN
- Ty Jerome (MEM): 17 PTS, 3 REB, 9 AST, 6-17 FG, 29 MIN
- GG Jackson (MEM): 14 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 4-11 FG, 22 MIN
Context
The Grizzlies improved to 8-4, while the Pelicans fell to 4-9, their fifth loss in a row. The season series is tied 1-1. Our model had the Pelicans as 53% favorites before tip-off.
Up next: the Grizzlies host the Nets on Saturday, Nov 14; the Pelicans host the Nuggets on Saturday, Nov 14.
Attendance: 16,487 at Smoothie King Center. Officials: Curtis Blair, Brent Barnaky and CJ Washington.