Pelicans Host Grizzlies in NBA Cup Group Play

Friday’s game is the teams’ second meeting this season. New Orleans won the first, 135-134 in overtime on November 3. Karlo Matkovic scored 25 points for the Pelicans, and Ty Jerome had 40 for Memphis.

The Grizzlies enter the matchup ninth in the Western Conference, with the Pelicans 12th. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern in New Orleans.

Four Pelicans are listed as day to day: Bennedict Mathurin with a thumb issue, Yves Missi with a knee issue, Trendon Watford with an ankle issue and Trey Murphy III with a knee issue.

Memphis has three players listed as day to day: Quinten Post, who is in concussion protocol, Scotty Pippen Jr. with a back issue and Richie Saunders with a knee issue.