Pelicans
GrizzliesThe New Orleans Pelicans beat the Memphis Grizzlies 135-134 in overtime on Monday, November 2, at FedExForum in Memphis, TN.
The Grizzlies led 62-59 at halftime. Regulation ended tied at 124, and the Pelicans outscored the Grizzlies 11-10 in overtime. The biggest lead for the Pelicans was 10 points; the Grizzlies led by as many as 7.
Top performers
Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 25 points on 9-of-15 shooting, with 11 rebounds. Karlo Matkovic added 25 points and 6 rebounds. For the Grizzlies, Ty Jerome had 40 points on 14-of-22 shooting, including 5 3-pointers, with 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Cameron Boozer added 18 points and 9 rebounds.
Double-double: Zion Williamson (25 points and 11 rebounds).
- Ty Jerome (MEM): 40 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 14-22 FG, 37 MIN
- Karlo Matkovic (NOP): 25 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST, 9-13 FG, 29 MIN
- Zion Williamson (NOP): 25 PTS, 11 REB, 4 AST, 9-15 FG, 35 MIN
- Derik Queen (NOP): 20 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST, 7-13 FG, 24 MIN
- Saddiq Bey (NOP): 18 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST, 7-16 FG, 36 MIN
- Trey Murphy III (NOP): 18 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 5-11 FG, 40 MIN
By the numbers
The Pelicans shot 47.5% from the field (48-of-101) and went 14-of-37 from three-point range; the Grizzlies shot 51.6% and went 18-of-40 from deep. The Grizzlies committed 16 turnovers, which the Pelicans turned into 21 points. Assists: Pelicans 27, Grizzlies 30.
Context
The Pelicans improved to 3-4 with their third straight win, while the Grizzlies fell to 6-1. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Pelicans host the Grizzlies on Friday, Nov 13; the Grizzlies visit the Pelicans on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 13,322 at FedExForum. Officials: Ed Malloy, Tony Brothers and Italo Araujo.