nba Game Recap
Recap - Grizzlies Defeat New Orleans 120-109
Memphis got 27 points from Ja Morant en route to a 120-109 victory over New Orleans on Friday at FedExForum.
Memphis won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -11.5-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 232.0.
Memphis got 23 points from Jaren Jackson Jr. and another 20 points from Santi Aldama. Ja Morant contributed 7 assists, while Brandon Clarke cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Pelicans got a 30-point performance from CJ McCollum, who was supported by 21 points from Dejounte Murray. Dejounte Murray had 6 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Yves Missi grabbed 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Memphis were victorious, as the score was 67-56 at the break.
Memphis won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 51-46.
Memphis looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Pacers. The Pelicans will aim to get back on the winning track at New York.