{"id":429789,"date":"2026-01-24T07:41:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T07:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/429789\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T07:41:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T07:41:13","slug":"pelicans-133-127-grizzlies-24-jan-2026-game-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/429789\/","title":{"rendered":"Pelicans 133-127 Grizzlies (24 Jan, 2026) Game Recap –"},"content":{"rendered":"

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — \u2014 Saddiq Bey<\/a> scored 19 of his season-high 36 points in the fourth quarter and the New Orleans Pelicans<\/a> erased a double-digit second-half deficit to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies<\/a> 133-127 on Friday night.<\/p>\n

Trey Murphy III<\/a> scored 32 points for New Orleans, while Zion Williamson<\/a> finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds as the Pelicans snapped a three-game losing streak.<\/p>\n

Jaren Jackson Jr<\/a>. led Memphis with 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Jock Landale<\/a> added 24 points and 11 rebounds. Cam Spencer<\/a> had 21 for Memphis, shooting 7 of 9, including 4 of 6 from outside the arc.<\/p>\n

The Pelicans, who had lost six straight to Memphis, trailed 123-122 after Jackson scored inside. But Williams scored on a three-point play and Bey added a 3-pointer to preserve New Orleans’ victory.<\/p>\n

The Pelicans are anchoring last place in the Western Conference, while Memphis \u2014 which has lost five of seven \u2014 sits just outside 10th place.<\/p>\n

Memphis built a 13-point lead with accurate shooting in the third quarter, but New Orleans whittled into the advantage as Williamson used his bulk in getting to the rim against a smaller Grizzlies defender in the fourth. Between Williamson and Bey, the Pelicans overtook the Grizzlies.<\/p>\n

Memphis played without guard Ja Morant<\/a>, the subject of growing trade rumors. Morant, who played the past two games after a six-game absence, sat out with a left elbow UCL strain.<\/p>\n

Memphis started the second half converting 12 of 16 shots, including all six 3-point attempts. That built the first double-digit lead of the game and Memphis led 101-93 entering the final frame.<\/p>\n

Memphis used 20 points from Jackson and 17 from Landale for a 65-60 halftime lead.<\/p>\n

Up next <\/p>\n

Pelicans: Continue a three-game road trip at San Antonio on Sunday<\/p>\n

Grizzlies: Host the Denver Nuggets<\/a> on Sunday.<\/p>\n

——<\/p>\n

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