nba Game Recap
New Orleans Falls 116-101 to Grizzlies - Recap
Ja Morant went off for 32 points and added 3 rebounds leading Memphis to a 116-101 win over New Orleans on Saturday at FedExForum.
Memphis was a favorite by -6.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 237.0.
Desmond Bane had 18 points for Memphis and Jaren Jackson Jr. chipped in with 17 points. Tyus Jones had 8 assists for the Grizzlies, while Steven Adams was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 21 boards.
The Pelicans got a 20-point performance from Zion Williamson, who was supported by 15 points from Trey Murphy III. Naji Marshall had 4 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Herbert Jones grabbed 11 rebounds.
The Grizzlies hit the break winning 53-50 before taking care of business in the second half.
Memphis won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 52-46.
Memphis looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Kings. The Pelicans will aim to get back on the winning track at Philadelphia.