New Orleans Pelicans Secure Victory at FedExForum Against Memphis Grizzlies

The New Orleans Pelicans, with a record of 1-0, faced off against the Memphis Grizzlies, standing at 0-1, in a game that ended with a score of 111-104. The Pelicans managed to outscore the Grizzlies in three out of four quarters.

The New Orleans Pelicans demonstrated strong offensive skills at FedExForum. They led for over half an hour and achieved their biggest lead of 17 points during the match. The team's field goal percentage was an impressive 47 percent, and they were even more effective from beyond the arc, hitting 43 percent of their three-point attempts. The Pelicans' free throw accuracy was also noteworthy at 77 percent.

Defensively, the New Orleans team collected a total of five blocks and eight steals. Their defensive efforts limited the Grizzlies to just two fast break points and contributed to an overall defensive rating just under 100 points per possession. On offense, they maintained efficiency with over one point per possession.

Rebounding played a significant role in this game as well; the Pelicans grabbed a total of 60 rebounds – eleven offensive and forty-one defensive – which helped them maintain control throughout much of the game. They capitalized on turnovers by scoring twenty-three points off them while also dominating second-chance opportunities by scoring twenty-five second-chance points on an incredible shooting percentage.

On individual performances for New Orleans: contributions were widespread as bench players added twenty important points to their tally.

The Memphis Grizzlies put up a valiant effort despite falling short on their home court. They had seven blocks equaling their opponents' steals count but struggled from long range with only twenty-eight percent shooting from three-point land. Their two-point field goal percentage was better than that of the Pelicans', but it wasn't enough to secure victory.

Memphis did excel in scoring within paint where they notched fifty points but ultimately couldn't keep pace with New Orleans' scoring across all areas on court.

Looking ahead for fans of The New Orleans Pelicans: your team will be hosting The New York Knicks at Smoothie King Center on October 28th at approximately six PM Central Time (CT). This matchup can be viewed nationally on NBA TV channel two hundred sixteen or locally through BSNO channel six hundred seventy-six dash four or MSG channel six hundred thirty-four for those following from away markets.