The Grizzlies won both quarters and carried a 70-58 advantage into the break.
Memphis set the pace early, taking the first quarter 35-28 and adding a 35-30 edge in the second to lead 70-58 at halftime. Jerami Grant has 14 points for the Grizzlies, shooting 5-for-7 from the field and 3-for-5 from deep. Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey each have 14 for New Orleans, with Bey adding seven rebounds, while Cameron Boozer has chipped in 12 for Memphis. After the break, the Pelicans need to find a way to slow Memphis’ scoring and cut into the 12-point gap.
Key Performers
Jerami Grant (Memphis): 14 points, 5-for-7 FG, 3-for-5 3PT Zion Williamson (New Orleans): 14 points, 4 rebounds Saddiq Bey (New Orleans): 14 points, 7 rebounds