The Pelicans defeated the Grizzlies, 96-87, heading into halftime. Herbert Jones notched 17 points and nine rebounds for the Pelicans, while Brandon Ingram (16 points, six assists) and Zion Williamson (14 points, five rebounds, four assists) added a combined 30 points in the victory. Jaren Jackson Jr. tallied a game-high 22 points, along with six rebounds and three assists for the Grizzlies in the losing effort. The Pelicans have won back-to-back games as they improve to 32-22 on the season, while the Grizzlies fall to 18-36.
