Saddiq Bey scored 19 of his season-high 36 points in the fourth quarter and the New Orleans Pelicans erased a double-digit second-half deficit to defeat the…<\/p>\n
MEMPHIS, Tenn.(AP) \u2014 Saddiq Bey scored 19 of his season-high 36 points in the fourth quarter and the New Orleans Pelicans erased a double-digit second-half deficit to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 133-127 on Friday night.<\/p>\n
Trey Murphy III scored 32 points for New Orleans, while Zion Williamson finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds as the Pelicans snapped a three-game losing streak.<\/p>\n
Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Jock Landale added 24 points and 11 rebounds. Cam Spencer 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, 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
\nUp next <\/p>\n
Pelicans: Continue a three-game road trip at San Antonio on Sunday<\/p>\n
Grizzlies: Host the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.<\/p>\n