Grizzlies vs. Pelicans: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Jarrett “could’ve been Kenrich Williams” Culver makes an appearance. – 8:39 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
10 straight games with 30+ points in the first quarter.
We lead by 10 headed into the 2nd stanza.
📺 @GrizzOnBally | 📻 @929espn pic.twitter.com/hvc5kFOH9m – 8:39 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
right down bourbon street…… pic.twitter.com/teO3qmqcrt – 8:37 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
After 1Q: Grizzlies 37 Pelicans 27
The Grizzlies have now scored 30 or more points in their last 10 first quarters.
Everyone is filling in on the scoring so far with no Ja Morant. Each starter has five or more points. – 8:37 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 1st: Grizzlies 37, Pelicans 27
Ingram 4 pts & 3 assts
McCollum 4 pts
Graham 4 pts
Grizzlies shot 60 percent from the field and scored 20 points in the paint. Pels gotta bring more physicality on the defensive end. – 8:37 PM

Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
Grizzlies post 37 points on 11 assists in the first quarter, without Morant.
They’re an impressive group. Play with a unique forcefulness. – 8:36 PM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies score 37 points in the first quarter without Ja Morant. Offense cooks even when the executive chef is out. Grizzlies up 10 after 12 minutes of play. – 8:36 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
End of one at SKC
#WBD | @TaxAct pic.twitter.com/ahT2Bf8EW5 – 8:35 PM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Brandon Clarke is so fun to watch. – 8:35 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Snell with the trey 3⃣
📺: @BallySportsNO
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/sTUTXZoMwY – 8:32 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Tony Snell was a DNP in first two games after trade, but #Pelicans are starting to take advantage of his spot-up shooting prowess. Now 3/4 on threes over the last two games. Bench unit plus Graham is closing 1Q, needing to amp up defense and make it tougher on Grizz offense – 8:30 PM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Attacking the rim is the way for Memphis, as it always is. Got to keep putting the Pelicans on their heels. – 8:30 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
That’s two great reads in a row by Jaxson Hayes, with both passes going for assists.
Pelicans close deficit to 27-24 in the 1st quarter. – 8:29 PM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Bane back in, look for him to run the paint as the “backup” point guard with Tyus out. – 8:29 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
watch the rock pop around. pic.twitter.com/56Oat8x1lj – 8:28 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
After registering a couple of DNP’s, this is the second time in as many games that Tony Snell is checking into the game for Herb Jones late in the first quarter. – 8:27 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
That CJ stepback 🔥 pic.twitter.com/R2j8fC915C – 8:26 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
CJ hoopin’ pic.twitter.com/8Cr2q9V66t – 8:25 PM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
The Ziaire Williams jumper is getting to be CLEAN. – 8:25 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
BIG STEVO 🥝
8 of em early for @Steven Adams pic.twitter.com/kzsWN8R44g – 8:25 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Herb with the save 🙌 pic.twitter.com/I7jlVIkFpE – 8:21 PM

Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Steven Adams making is presence known early in this game! – 8:20 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Kingram 💪 pic.twitter.com/LYcbyR8V1A – 8:20 PM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Steven Adams with 6 points and 5 rebounds already. But Herb Jones’ effort gets the Pelicans a big second chance bucket to take us to a timeout. – 8:20 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
AFRO 8 🎱@Ziaire Williams pic.twitter.com/QZ3skgmm3G – 8:19 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
B.I. Jaxson pic.twitter.com/9DJbnMKGNz – 8:18 PM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Steven Adams – not washed. – 8:18 PM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Contract year Tyus Jones remains my favorite Tyus Jones. – 8:17 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ziaire Williams is 6-foot-8 but he’s a 7-footer with that fro. – 8:16 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
one touch.
two touch.
three touch. pic.twitter.com/y5tIL2p3xY – 8:16 PM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Ziaire Williams – new hair, old love of the open corner three. – 8:16 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
JV’s moves 👀 pic.twitter.com/eOwSld75N1 – 8:13 PM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
I will say this about the Pelicans – if you haven’t watched much Herb Jones so far this season, you are in for a treat. He’s a blast. – 8:13 PM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
FEED THE BALL TO DESMOND BANE, YOU COWARDS. – 8:11 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Ziaire Williams is rocking one of the craziest afros I’ve ever seen in an NBA game.
Respect – 8:10 PM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
With Morant out tonight, Tyus Jones and Desmond Bane have to attack McCollum/Graham off the pick and roll consistently. If Tyus’ floater is falling it will be a long night for NOLA. If not? Pelicans will live with giving the struggling from three overall Grizzlies those looks. – 8:08 PM

Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
I’m actually starting to be impressed with the number of ways in which Jalen Duren’s name has been mispronounced on the Memphis-Cincinnati ESPN+ broadcast. Dur-on, Dur-an, Doo-ran, Doo-ren. Everything but the actual pronunciation. – 8:06 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Whose kicks ? 👀
#Pelicans | Primeblock.com – 8:05 PM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Hello my friends. @JoeMullinax back with you for Grizzlies-Pelicans. Ask me anything these next 10 minutes – life (briefly) without Ja? Best kinds of spreadable treats? Potential Wrestlemania main events? Talk to me. – 8:00 PM

Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
Memphis looked fantastic in first half vs Cincy. Now someone get these announcers a pronunciation guide. just an outrageous announcing performance. Thought we had new players haha. – 7:53 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
GRIZZ TWITTER, HIT THE RT IF YOU’RE TAPPED IN. – 7:52 PM

Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Jalen Duren played 4 mins, DeAndre Williams sat the final 8 mins and Memphis leads Cincinnati 41-26 at halftime. Actually extended the lead with Williams out. That’s just as impressive as anything Tigers did at Houston. – 7:51 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
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More chances to win >> https://t.co/Zk6fJVw6Af pic.twitter.com/LFthkQvJS9 – 7:45 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
first five 🆚 @New Orleans Pelicans
@Tyus Jones
@Desmond Bane
@Ziaire Williams
@jarenjacksonjr
@RealStevenAdams
@Verizon | #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/aaPdKZw2eD – 7:27 PM

Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Compelling battle going on in Cincinnati. What will we see more of tonight? Memphis defensive stops or butchered pronunciations of Memphis names by the announcers? – 7:27 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
That’s just Brandon Ingram making a young fan’s day, posing for a fun long distance selfie.
This after already taking two pics with several others sitting courtside upon finishing his pregame warmups. #GenuineGoodGuy pic.twitter.com/xuc9sJlrbP – 7:23 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ahem, let’s just get ahead of this.
Whatever jokes you’re thinking about tweeting if the Grizzlies win without Ja Morant — save them. Not funny. – 7:22 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
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#WBD | @SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/Zk4NIGg52J – 7:17 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans starters tonight:
Devonte’ Graham
CJ McCollum
Brandon Ingram
Herb Jones
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:16 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
#Pelicans starters tonight 🙌
@Verizon pic.twitter.com/nQlMwzZRHN – 7:15 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Starters:
Devonte’ Graham
CJ McCollum
Brandon Ingram
Herb Jones
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:15 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Pregame with the Pelicans Hype Team! 🔥
#WBD pic.twitter.com/Q9TDYX1ETq – 7:11 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
comfy causal with the ice. pic.twitter.com/u0OIZA7lTK – 7:08 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant is out for today’s game. Taylor Jenkins said before the game that he still had some soreness in his ankle. Grizzlies playing it safe. – 7:08 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Ja Morant is out, Grizzlies say. – 7:04 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Memphis says Ja Morant is OUT tonight. – 7:04 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
🏀🔜 pic.twitter.com/u5ZDxgXbHV – 6:45 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Taylor Jenkins on combo #Pelicans now have with Ingram and McCollum: “For 48 minutes, you’re now going to have what we call ‘professional scorers,’ elite scorers out there at all times. You’re (always) going to have one guy who’s going to put a lot of pressure on the defense.” – 6:44 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
How does Taylor Jenkins view the addition of CJ McCollum to the Pelicans? If minutes are staggered as such, it gives Willie Green the opportunity to have one “professional scorer” on the floor at all times. #HighPraise – 6:41 PM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Coach Jenkins has departed the Zoom call. So at this time I will depart the Twitter machine. But fear not, Grizzlies fans – I will be back with you closer to tip-off of Memphis vs. New Orleans. @JoeMullinax signing off for now. – 6:40 PM

Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Coach Jenkins is aware of the current history between the Grizzlies/Pelicans but added that his team has grown up since they saw them last in November. Jenkins added that it will boil down to the size, physicality and them raising their level on the offensive end. – 6:40 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Taylor Jenkins, asked about Grizzlies’ 1-6 record vs. #Pelicans since 2019-20: “We definitely have an unfortunate history with this team. There’s a physicality we haven’t met… we’ve grown up a lot in the last two and a half years, especially since (Nov. 13 loss here).” – 6:38 PM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Jenkins was asked about Ja Morant’s style of play entering the All-Star stage. He says that Ja is going to “fit in perfectly” and that Morant has to be one of the most entertaining players in the NBA. – 6:38 PM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Jenkins says that for 48 minutes the Pelicans are going to have “professional scorers” on the floor. He complimented the screen-setting of their bigs and says that McCollum is an “ultimate pro” that makes their offense even more dynamic. – 6:37 PM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
I asked Jenkins about their issues against the Pelicans in the past. Jenkins says they have not been physical enough against NOLA in the past and they’ve lacked game plan discipline, plus he acknowledges their talented offensive scorers. He says they need better pace overall. – 6:36 PM

Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Coach Jenkins said Ja Morant is trending in a good direction and is a game-time decision tonight vs Pelicans. – 6:35 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Ja Morant (left ankle) is a game-time decision, Taylor Jenkins says. – 6:34 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Ja Morant (ankle) is a game-time decision to play vs. #Pelicans, according to Taylor Jenkins – 6:34 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Taylor Jenkins says in pregame media that Ja Morant (left ankle) is a true game-time decision for tonight’s Pelicans-Grizzlies matchup. – 6:34 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Taylor Jenkins says Ja Morant (left ankle soreness) will be a game time decision tonight against the Pelicans. – 6:34 PM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Hello friends. Welcome to @JoeMullinax Tuesday Night Grizzlies – pregame coverage, in-game coverage, postgame coverage, a game recap, and a partridge in a pear tree. First up, Coach Jenkins’ pregame media availability. – 6:27 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Watch Live: Willie Green
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:15 PM

Jamie Hudson @JamieHudson_
Blazers Injury Report:
Eric Bledsoe (left Achilles), Joe Ingles (left knee; ACL tear), Keon Johnson (right ankle; sprain), Lillard (core muscle), Little (left shoulder), Didi Louzada (left knee; recovery) and Dennis Smith Jr. (right elbow; sprain) are out for Wed.’s game at MEM – 5:44 PM

Casey Holdahl @CHold
Eric Bledsoe (left Achilles), Joe Ingles (left knee), Keon Johnson (right ankle), Damian Lillard (core muscle recovery), Nassir Little (left shoulder recovery), Didi Louzada (left knee) and Dennis Smith Jr. (right elbow) are out for Wednesday’s game at Memphis. – 5:41 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Back at it again at SKC 😌
#UktraDrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/CbOwv9XRSI – 5:39 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
16 threes made in last night’s game, let’s keep it up 🔥
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New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
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Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
You know @Ziaire Williams is gonna bring the energy 🗣
Check Z out in the latest edition of #GrizzMicdUp
@Verizon | #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/p9PXd1zLZG – 5:07 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Hey Trey 🔥
#PelicansGameday | @treymurphy pic.twitter.com/henGrk9i3W – 4:29 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Thursday at 6:30 p.m. outside section 104, Mrs. Benson will join the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Council (NOMGIC) to autograph copies of a limited edition Mardi Gras poster prior to tip-off vs. Dallas.
Autographed posters will be available for $40 with sales benefiting NOMGIC. pic.twitter.com/6pc5ViRxbC – 4:19 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Listen in to @ErinESummers #PelicansGameday Rundown 🏀 pic.twitter.com/ibraQ24Xvk – 4:18 PM

Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Gameday ICYMI: In a time of broken basketball promises, the Grizzlies have delivered. Plus: Four on-court things I liked about the team last week.
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Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
New podcast with @Chris Herrington talking All-Star game and previewing the upcoming Ja Morant series podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 3:14 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
no trip is easy round @Jaren Jackson Jr. 🚫
1⃣3⃣ makes his debut on the @nba defensive player ladder. pic.twitter.com/5Pw5VsQB4x – 2:57 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
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