Memphis Grizzlies Dominate Paint to Overpower New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum
In a compelling display of skill and teamwork, the Memphis Grizzlies secured a victory against the New Orleans Pelicans with a final score of 120-109. This win improves the Grizzlies' season record to 13-7, while the Pelicans now stand at 4-16. The game, held at FedExForum in Memphis, showcased both teams' abilities but ultimately highlighted the Grizzlies' dominance on their home court.
Grizzlies' Game Highlights
The Memphis Grizzlies exhibited an impressive offensive strategy that capitalized on their strength inside the paint, scoring 62 points compared to the Pelicans' 52. Their shooting accuracy was notable with a field goal percentage of 49 percent across all attempts and an even more remarkable 64 percent for two-point shots. The team also excelled in rebounding, grabbing a total of 57 rebounds with an offensive contribution that led to second-chance points totaling 13.
Key players for the Grizzlies included Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr., who scored 20 and 23 points respectively. Aldama's performance was particularly efficient; he shot an astounding 89 percent from the field including perfect three-point shooting. Jackson Jr., not only contributed significantly in scoring but also played a crucial role defensively with two blocks. Ja Morant led as both scorer and playmaker for his team with an impressive tally of 27 points alongside seven assists, showcasing his ability to drive action on both ends of the court.
Pelicans’ Effort
Despite falling short in this matchup, the New Orleans Pelicans showed resilience and competitive spirit throughout all four quarters. They managed to keep pace initially thanks to their balanced scoring attack across quarters and demonstrated effectiveness from beyond the arc by making nine three-pointers out of twenty-nine attempts (31 percent). Their effort on defense was evident through seven blocks and nine steals over the course of game time.
The biggest lead held by New Orleans was just three points indicating how closely contested this game was before Memphis pulled away decisively. The efficiency from free throws stood out for them as they capitalized on these opportunities by making eighty percent (24 out of thirty) which kept them within striking distance until late into proceedings.
Looking Ahead
The next challenge awaiting Memphis will be against Indiana Pacers at FedExForum scheduled for December first at three-thirty PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming game live on FDSSE or FDSIN networks as both teams look forward to adding another win in their regular season campaign.
This victory over New Orleans serves as a testament to Memphis's strong team dynamics and ability to execute under pressure; qualities that will be essential as they progress further into this season’s games.