Grizzlies Edge Out Pelicans in Overtime Nail-Biter at Smoothie King Center
The Memphis Grizzlies, with a record of 10-21, secured a hard-fought victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, who now stand at 18-14. The final score read 116-115 in favor of the visiting team. The game was pushed into overtime after both teams were locked in an intense battle through four quarters.
The Grizzlies' performance was marked by a significant defensive effort, highlighted by an impressive total of 17 blocks and 10 steals. Their tenacity on defense translated into an effective offensive game as well, with the team scoring 52 points in the paint out of their overall tally. A key factor contributing to their success was their shooting accuracy from two-point range where they made an outstanding 64 percent of their attempts.
Memphis also showed proficiency from the free-throw line, making 84 percent of their shots which added crucial points to their scoreline. Despite facing challenges throughout the game, including turning over the ball 18 times and trailing behind for significant periods, they managed to maintain composure and execute when it mattered most.
The bench players contributed a solid 18 points to help secure this victory for Memphis. In terms of time possession during this matchup, it was nearly even with Memphis holding onto the ball for approximately half of the game's duration.
On offense, one cannot overlook that Memphis led for just over sixteen minutes but made those moments count by maximizing scoring opportunities and capitalizing on fast-break chances which resulted in them adding another impressive figure – twenty-three fast-break points – to their total score.
In contrast to these achievements by Memphis Grizzlies, The New Orleans Pelicans had some notable performances as well; they managed twelve steals and scored nineteen second-chance points due to aggressive offensive rebounding efforts that saw them grab ten offensive boards.
As fans look ahead after this gripping encounter at Smoothie King Center witnessed by over eighteen thousand attendees, they can mark their calendars for another exciting matchup featuring The Memphis Grizzlies. They are scheduled to face off against Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on December 28th at 8:00 PM Central Time. Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into BSSE channel number six hundred forty-nine or ALT channel number six hundred eighty-one for live coverage of what promises to be another compelling basketball contest.