The Pelicans (5-27) now find themselves in the midst of their second nine-game losing streak of the season. They’ve lost 18 of their last 19 games. The lone win during that stretch was a Dec. 5 126-124 victory over the Phoenix Suns sandwiched between the pair of nine-game losing streaks.

Grizzlies Top Performers Jaren Jackson Jr. – 33 points, 5 rebounds, 4 3PM, 3 blocks, 3 steals Ja Morant – 25 points, 7 assists, 3 3PM Pelicans Top Performers Trey Murphy III – 35 points (season-high),

The Memphis Grizzlies are back in action against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Follow along for live updates.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 33 points, Ja Morant scored 25 before leaving with what appeared to be a minor right shoulder injury, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the slumping New Orleans Pelicans 132-124.

This is a game the Grizzlies should be expected to win. Toronto (7-23) has the third-worst record in the NBA and has been hit hard by injuries. Memphis isn't fully healthy, but several impact players like Ja Morant,

While the Grizzlies look like they will have no trouble leaving New Orleans with a win, they cannot afford to lose Morant for an extended time. Memphis' next 11 games are all agai