The Memphis Grizzlies matched an NBA record with 10 players scoring in double figures during a 142-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, November 13, a result played out as part of NBA Cup group play. Jerami Grant led Memphis with 22 points, shooting 7-of-10 from the field and 3-of-6 from three-point range, while Ty Jerome added 17 points and nine assists. Cedric Coward, GG Jackson and Cam Spencer each scored 14, Isaiah Stewart and Cameron Boozer had 12 apiece, Jaylen Wells added 11, and Taylor Hendricks and Javon Small finished with 10 each.
Memphis spread its scoring across the lineup and produced three consecutive 35-point quarters. The Grizzlies led 70-58 at halftime, extended the advantage to 105-86 after three quarters and added another 37 points in the fourth. The decisive stretch came in the second quarter, when Memphis scored 13 straight points in a 1:07 span to build a 62-46 lead. Grant scored seven points in seven seconds during that run, making two three-pointers and adding a free throw after Zion Williamson was called for an illegal closeout.S1S2
Grant later left the game with 7:36 remaining after colliding with Herb Jones while driving toward the basket. Memphis also dominated from the perimeter, making 18 of 45 three-point attempts, while New Orleans connected on just seven of 31, a major difference in a game the Grizzlies won by 31 points.S1
The victory improved Memphis to 8-4 overall and 6-0 on the road. The Grizzlies extended their road winning streak to six games, recording the best road start in franchise history and holding the NBA's best road record. Memphis improved to 1-1 in West Group B of the NBA Cup.S1
Saddiq Bey led New Orleans with 30 points and 10 rebounds, becoming the first Pelicans player to score more than 30 points this season. Williamson added 22 points, five rebounds and three steals, and Jeremiah Fears finished with 18 points and seven assists. The Pelicans shot 42% from the field, fell to 4-9 overall and dropped to 0-2 in the group. Memphis hosts Brooklyn on Saturday, while New Orleans welcomes Denver.S1
