Clash at FedExForum: New Orleans Pelicans Set to Battle Memphis Grizzlies

As the New Orleans Pelicans prepare to take on the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Pelicans, coming off a mixed bag of performances, are looking to establish consistency and dominance in their upcoming game scheduled for late October.

The recent outings for the Pelicans have shown both resilience and areas needing improvement. On October 17 against Orlando Magic, they secured a win with 104 points, showcasing their ability to close out games effectively. Their defensive prowess was on display as they held the Magic to just 92 points, coupled with an impressive 57 total rebounds and a solid field goal percentage of around 49 percent.

However, consistency is key in the NBA, and that's where NOP has struggled. Just days earlier on October 14 against Atlanta Hawks, despite scoring over a hundred points (105), they fell short by five points. The bench contributed significantly with 64 points but turnovers were an issue; NOP gave up possession twenty-three times which translated into easy scores for Atlanta.

The most concerning performance came against Houston Rockets on October 13 when NOP scored only 87 points while allowing a staggering 120. This game highlighted several areas of concern including turnovers (27), low field goal percentage (around 39 percent), and an inability to capitalize on fast-break opportunities – scoring just one point from fast breaks.

NOP's upcoming challenge is no small feat as they face MEM in their home court – FedExForum. The Grizzlies have been known for their gritty defense and efficient offense which means NOP will need to bring their A-game both defensively and offensively if they want to come out victorious.

To succeed against MEM, NOP must leverage their strong rebounding skills while minimizing turnovers that have plagued them in past games. They'll also need more contribution from beyond the arc; increasing three-point percentage could be pivotal given that it was just around twenty-five percent against Orlando Magic but showed improvement in subsequent games.

The scheduled game between New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies promises high stakes action as both teams vie for early-season momentum. Fans can catch this exciting matchup live at FedExForum or tune into BSNO or BSSE channels at local time zone hours on October 26th.