Morant scores 35 points, Williamson scores 27 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, Grizzlies defeat Pelicans

[UC Sports Report] In the NBA regular season on October 23, the Grizzlies defeated the Pelicans 128-122 at home. Morant had 35 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, and Williamson had 27 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.

The specific score of the whole game (the Grizzlies are behind): 30-27, 37-29, 22-41, 33-31.

Pelicans: Williamson 27 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, Poole 17 points and 2 assists, Jones 17 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists, Fells 17 points and 2 assists, Murphy III 13 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, Bey 13 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, Hawkins 8 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist, Missy 5 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist, Quinn 3 points, 5 rebounds, Dickinson 2 points.

Grizzlies: Morant 35 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, Jackson 18 points, 8 rebounds and 1 assist, Pope 15 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, Wells 14 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, Coward 14 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist, Prosper 10 points and 5 rebounds, Landale 10 points and 4 rebounds, Spencer 7 points and 2 assists, Aldama 5 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, Konchar 3 rebounds and 1 assist, Small 3 assists.

In the first quarter, at the beginning of the game, the Pelicans quickly launched an attack and widened the point difference to 15 points with a wave of consecutive points. However, in the latter part of the quarter, the Grizzlies gradually regained their form and gradually brought the score closer through effective offense. In this section of the game, the Pelicans' Poole performed well and scored 10 points, including two three-pointers. After one quarter of the game, the Pelicans led 30-27.

In the second quarter, the two sides launched a fierce confrontation on the court, and the score remained stalemate. Although the Grizzlies struggled to catch up, the Pelicans maintained their lead with steady play. After this quarter's contest, the Pelicans led 67-56.

At the beginning of the third quarter, the Grizzlies' performance was relatively sluggish, and the point difference was once widened to 14 points. As the game progressed, the Grizzlies gradually recovered and began to score frequently, successfully tying the score and taking the lead. However, the Pelicans worked hard to stop the decline in the latter part of the quarter and narrowed the point difference. In this quarter of the game, the Grizzlies' Morant performed well, scoring 13 points, including a three-pointer. After three quarters of fierce fighting, the Grizzlies led 97-89.

Entering the final quarter, the Grizzlies launched a wave of attacks, widening the point difference to 99-89. Faced with falling behind, the Pelicans caught up and quickly evened the score and took a 2-point lead in the middle of the game. As the quarter progressed, the Grizzlies gradually narrowed the point difference and regained the initiative after struggling to pursue. In this section of the game, the Grizzlies' Morant once again performed well, contributing 11 points. In the end, the Grizzlies defeated the Pelicans 128-122 and won the game.

Pelicans starting: Zion Williamson, Jordan Poole, Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy III, Yves Missy

Grizzlies starting: Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jaylen Wells, Jock Landale