Grizzlies Rout Pelicans Behind Balanced Scoring and Strong Shooting

The Grizzlies built a 12-point halftime lead and expanded it to 19 after three quarters before pouring in 37 points in the fourth. Memphis made 18 of 45 three-pointers, while the Pelicans hit 7 of 31 from beyond the arc. The win was Memphis’ sixth straight on the road, a franchise-best start away from home.

Jerami Grant led the Grizzlies with 22 points, shooting 7-for-10 from the field. He scored seven points in seven seconds during a second-quarter burst that helped Memphis take control, then left the game with 7:36 remaining after colliding with Herb Jones while driving to the basket.

Memphis had 10 players score in double figures. Ty Jerome recorded 17 points and a season-high nine assists, while Cedric Coward, GG Jackson and Cam Spencer each scored 14. The Grizzlies’ reserves combined for 76 points, and the team finished with 35 assists.

Saddiq Bey led New Orleans with 30 points, becoming the first Pelican to top 30 this season. Zion Williamson added 22 points, five rebounds and three steals. The loss dropped New Orleans to 0-2 in its NBA Cup group.

Memphis hosts Brooklyn on November 14, while New Orleans hosts Denver that night.