The New Orleans Pelicans host the Memphis Grizzlies at 8 p.m. EST Friday in an NBA Cup group-stage game — their second meeting this season.
New Orleans is 4–8 and ranks 12th in the Western Conference. Memphis is 7–4 and ninth in the West.
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The Pelicans defeated the Grizzlies 135–134 in overtime on November 3. Karlo Matkovic scored 25 points for New Orleans; Ty Jerome scored 40 for Memphis.
Last season, the Pelicans finished 26–56 overall and 17–24 at home. They allowed 120.0 points per game and averaged 19.9 fouls per contest.
Memphis ended the 2025–26 season 25–57 overall and 19–33 against Western Conference opponents. The Grizzlies averaged 27.8 assists and made 41.3 field goals per game.
Four Pelicans are listed as day to day: Bennedict Mathurin (thumb), Yves Missi (knee), Trendon Watford (ankle) and Trey Murphy III (knee). Three Grizzlies are also day to day: Quinten Post (concussion protocol), Scotty Pippen Jr. (back) and Richie Saunders (knee).
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