A pair of Western Conference foes on opposite ends of the standings face off on Friday, Jan. 24 when the Memphis Grizzlies host the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.
The Pelicans were 29th in scoring average during the 2024 portion of this season (106.7 ppg), but are 10th since Jan. 1, nearly adding 10 points a night to their average output at 116.3.
The NBA postponed the game between the Milwaukee Bucks and New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday due to the historic snowfall the region experienced.
The New Orleans Pelicans have rescheduled Wednesday nights game against the Milwaukee Bucks.The game was postponed due to icy roads in New Orleans. A new date for the game has not been announced at this time.
NBA has postponed Bucks-Pelicans game tonight due to a snowstorm in New Orleans. Milwaukee is currently enjoying a four-game win streak and have one of the best records in the Eastern Conference. New Orleans, meanwhile, has the second-worst record in the West and have struggled with injuries this season.
The Charlotte Hornets take on the New Orleans Pelicans in out-of-conference play. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season between the teams.
One of the premier matchups between these teams is becoming the battle inside between Zach Edey and Yves Missi. Both centers were drafted in the first round of this year's draft, and each has performed well in their rookie seasons.
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 of his game-high 29 points in the second half to lead the Grizzlies to their fifth straight win. He added a career-high-tying seven assists as he produced yet another piece of evidence in his growing case as one of the league’s best players.
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Desmond Bane had 20 points and 14 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 139-126 on Friday
Here's how Zach Edey fared in his 31st NBA game for the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans.