Memphis Grizzlies @ New Orleans Pelicans
Bey, Queen Williamson leads the Pelicans past the Grizzlies, 114-106
NEW ORLEANS -- — Saddiq Bey and Derik Queen each had 22 points, Zion Williamson added 21 and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-106 on Friday night.
Williamson had his fourth consecutive game with 20-plus points. Herb Jones added 16 points to help the Pelicans improve to 13-37.
Cam Spencer and Jaren Jackson, Jr. each had 16 points for Memphis. Cedric Coward added 13 and Jock Landale had 12. The Grizzlies are 18-28.
Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant was inactive for the fourth consecutive game because of a sprained left elbow. Morant, who last played Jan. 21 against Atlanta, has missed 25 games this season.
New Orleans outscored Memphis 35-15 in the third quarter to take a 93-76 lead.
The Pelicans made five 3-pointers in the third quarter, including three from Jose Alvarado. New Orleans was just as stout on the defensive end, holding the Grizzlies to its second-lowest scoring quarter of the season.
Grizzlies: Host Minnesota on Saturday night
Pelicans: At Philadelphia on Saturday night
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Matchups
Game Information
New Orleans, LA
Referee:John Goble
Referee:Rodney Mott
Referee:Dannica Mosher
2025-26 Standings
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 32 | 15 | .681 | - | W1 |
| Houston | 29 | 17 | .630 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Dallas | 19 | 29 | .396 | 13.5 | L3 |
| Memphis | 18 | 28 | .391 | 13.5 | L5 |
| New Orleans | 13 | 37 | .260 | 20.5 | W1 |
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