Through 2 Quarters
Those hoping for the New Orleans Pelicans to upset the Memphis Grizzlies may want to start looking elsewhere for things to brighten their day. Memphis is way out in front at halftime with a 77-58 lead over the Pelicans.
Memphis has been relying on point guard Ja Morant, who has 14 points and six assists along with six rebounds, and shooting guard Desmond Bane, who has 18 points and two assists in addition to three boards. Morant does need to be careful, however, as he is in early foul trouble with three.
Shooting guard CJ McCollum has done his best for New Orleans, currently boasting 25 points (43% of their total) and seven dimes along with five rebounds.
This is the most points Memphis has had yet this year going into the third quarter.
Who’s Playing
New Orleans @ Memphis
Current Records: New Orleans 27-37; Memphis 44-22
What to Know
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies are even-steven against one another since December of 2015 (12-12), but not for long. The Pelicans’ road trip will continue as they head to FedExForum at 7:30 p.m. ET Tuesday to face off against Memphis. Averaging 125.5 points in their past four games, New Orleans’ high-powered offense has been in full-swing lately, so Memphis better be ready for a challenge.
New Orleans fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result, falling 138-130. A silver lining for New Orleans was the play of small forward Brandon Ingram, who had 38 points and nine assists in addition to five boards.
Meanwhile, the contest between the Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets on Sunday was not a total blowout, but with Memphis falling 123-112 on the road, it was darn close to turning into one. This was hardly the result Memphis or its fans were betting on, as they were favored by 10.5 points over Houston heading into this game. Center Steven Adams put forth a good effort for the losing side as he posted a double-double on 23 points and 12 rebounds along with five assists.
With the two teams each stumbling in off of a loss, both will be hungry for the victory. Check back to see which squad is able to work their way into the win column.
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: FedExForum — Memphis, Tennessee
- TV: TNT
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $6.00
Odds
The Grizzlies are a solid 7-point favorite against the Pelicans, according to the latest NBA odds.
The line has drifted a bit towards the Grizzlies, as the game opened with the Grizzlies as a 5.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Memphis and New Orleans both have 12 wins in their last 24 games.
- Feb 15, 2022 – Memphis 121 vs. New Orleans 109
- Nov 13, 2021 – New Orleans 112 vs. Memphis 101
- May 10, 2021 – Memphis 115 vs. New Orleans 110
- Feb 16, 2021 – New Orleans 144 vs. Memphis 113
- Feb 06, 2021 – New Orleans 118 vs. Memphis 109
- Aug 03, 2020 – New Orleans 109 vs. Memphis 99
- Jan 31, 2020 – New Orleans 139 vs. Memphis 111
- Jan 20, 2020 – New Orleans 126 vs. Memphis 116
- Feb 09, 2019 – Memphis 99 vs. New Orleans 90
- Jan 21, 2019 – New Orleans 105 vs. Memphis 85
- Jan 07, 2019 – New Orleans 114 vs. Memphis 95
- Dec 07, 2018 – Memphis 107 vs. New Orleans 103
- Apr 04, 2018 – New Orleans 123 vs. Memphis 95
- Jan 20, 2018 – New Orleans 111 vs. Memphis 104
- Jan 10, 2018 – Memphis 105 vs. New Orleans 102
- Oct 18, 2017 – Memphis 103 vs. New Orleans 91
- Mar 21, 2017 – New Orleans 95 vs. Memphis 82
- Feb 15, 2017 – New Orleans 95 vs. Memphis 91
- Dec 05, 2016 – Memphis 110 vs. New Orleans 108
- Nov 02, 2016 – Memphis 89 vs. New Orleans 83
- Mar 11, 2016 – Memphis 121 vs. New Orleans 114
- Feb 01, 2016 – Memphis 110 vs. New Orleans 95
- Jan 18, 2016 – Memphis 101 vs. New Orleans 99
- Dec 01, 2015 – Memphis 113 vs. New Orleans 104
Injury Report for Memphis
- Dillon Brooks: Out (Ankle)
Injury Report for New Orleans
- Brandon Ingram: Out (Hamstring)
- Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Knee)
- Zion Williamson: Out (Foot)
- Kira Lewis Jr.: Out for the Season (Knee)
