New Orleans erupted for 41 in the third quarter and leads Memphis 100-95 entering the fourth.
Memphis held a 62-59 halftime edge, but New Orleans poured in 41 points in the third to take a 100-95 lead after three. The Pelicans’ third-quarter surge came after a 25-point second, while the Grizzlies scored 33 in the period and still trail by five. Trey Murphy III and Derik Queen each have 18 points for New Orleans, with Karlo Matkovic adding 17; Ty Jerome leads Memphis with 17. The Grizzlies entered at 6-0 and No. 1 in the power index, while the Pelicans were 2-4 and ranked No. 17.
Key Performers
Trey Murphy III (NOP): 18 points, 3-for-4 from three Derik Queen (NOP): 18 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists Ty Jerome (MEM): 17 points, 5 assists