On October 25th , the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 128-122, securing their season victory. Ja Morant scored 35 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, stepping up in key moments. Zion Williamson was in hot form, scoring 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists, but was unable to lead the team to victory.

At the start of the game, the Pelicans relied on Poole's outside shooting to establish a lead, scoring 10 points in a single quarter to help the team lead 30-27 . In the second quarter, both sides launched a fierce offensive and defensive battle, but the Pelicans always maintained a slight advantage and led the Grizzlies 67-56 at halftime .

After the break, the Grizzlies were once in a passive position, trailing by 14 points. At the critical moment, Morant took over the game, scoring consecutive breakthroughs and leading the team to a comeback offensive. He scored 13 points in a single quarter and led the Grizzlies to a 97-89 lead entering the final quarter.

In the fourth quarter, Williamson led the Pelicans to within 2 points, but the Grizzlies stabilized the situation with Morant's strong offense. The Grizzlies scored consecutively in the final period to seal the victory, eventually defeating the Pelicans 128-122 .

Pelicans player stats

Williamson had 27 points , 9 rebounds and 5 assists, Poole had 17 points and 2 assists, Jones had 17 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists, Fells had 17 points and 2 assists, Murphy III had 13 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, Bay had 13 points , 6 rebounds and 3 assists , Hawkins had 8 points , 4 rebounds and 1 assist, Missy had 5 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist, Quinn had 3 points and 5 rebounds, and Dickinson had 2 points.

Grizzlies player statistics

Morant 35 points , 3 rebounds, 3 assists, Jackson 18 points , 8 rebounds , 1 assist, Pope 15 points , 4 rebounds , 3 assists, Wells 14 points , 3 rebounds , 4 assists, Cowherd 14 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist, Prosper 10 points, 5 rebounds, Randle 10 points, 4 rebounds