The Memphis Grizzlies clinched their fifth consecutive victory, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans in a high-scoring matchup. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Luke Kennard led the Grizzlies offensively, while Dejounte Murray paced the Pelicans.
Jaren Jackson Jr. exploded for 29 points and seven assists, while Luke Kennard added a season-high 27 points as the Memphis Grizzlies clinched their fifth consecutive victory with a dominant 139-126 win over the New Orleans Pelicans . The Pelicans' impressive four-game winning streak was brought to an end. Desmond Bane continued his impressive scoring streak, tallying 20 points for the seventh straight game, along with 14 assists for the Grizzlies. Memphis strengthened their home record to 18-5.
Reserve forward Brandon Clarke contributed 14 points and nine rebounds, while rookie center Zach Edey showcased his potential with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Leading the Pelicans was Dejounte Murray, who poured in 26 points to go with seven assists and six rebounds. CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III both reached the 22-point mark, while Jordan Hawkins added 20 points off the bench. Notably absent from tonight's matchup were both teams' star players: Ja Morant of the Grizzlies and Zion Williamson of the Pelicans. Morant was sidelined due to illness, while Williamson is recovering from an injury. Williamson has already missed 35 of the Pelicans' 45 games this season, primarily due to a left hamstring injury.Trailing 71-62 at halftime, the Grizzlies orchestrated a powerful comeback, opening the third quarter with a 28-12 surge to reclaim the lead. Memphis unleashed a scoring onslaught in the third, racking up 43 points, spearheaded by Jackson's 15 and Bane's 14. In the final quarter, the Grizzlies extended their advantage to 18 points after a crucial tip-in by Clarke in the closing minutes. Kennard continued his hot streak, sinking seven 3-pointers for the second consecutive game, following up his 23-point performance in Wednesday's home victory against Charlotte. Murray, who had previously missed 17 games this season for New Orleans due to a left hand injury, was coming off a stellar performance of 26 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds in Monday's overtime win against Utah. The Pelicans' scheduled home game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday was postponed due to unprecedented snowfall in New Orleans. The Grizzlies started strong, sinking their first seven shots and establishing a nine-point lead, but the Pelicans rallied back, outscoring Memphis 42-29 in the second quarter. The second quarter saw 11 lead changes before the Pelicans seized control in the final three minutes, executing a decisive 15-2 run to take a 71-62 halftime lead. New Orleans shot an impressive 58.3 percent from the field and sank five 3-pointers in the quarter. Murray racked up 17 points at halftime, while McCollum and Hawkins each scored 15. Kennard led the Grizzlies with 14 points, and GG Jackson chipped in with 10
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