Pelicans host Grizzlies Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup

Pelicans host Grizzlies Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup

The New Orleans Pelicans face the Memphis Grizzlies in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchupByThe Associated PressNovember 12, 2026, 2:03 AMMemphis Grizzlies (7-4, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (4-8, 12th in the Western Conference)New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The Memphis Grizzlies travel to face the Memphis Grizzlies in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup.New Orleans went 26-56 overall, 7-9 in Southwest Division play and 17-24 at home a season ago. The Pelicans gave up 120.0 points per game while committing 19.9 fouls last season.Memphis went 25-57 overall and 19-33 in Western Conference action during the 2025-26 season. The Grizzlies averaged 27.8 assists per game on 41.3 made field goals last season.The teams meet for the second time this season. The Pelicans won 135-134 in overtime in the last meeting on Nov. 3. Karlo Matkovic led the Pelicans with 25 points, and Ty Jerome led the Grizzlies with 40 points.Popular ReadsINJURIES: Pelicans: Bennedict Mathurin: day to day (thumb), Yves Missi: day to day (knee), Trendon Watford: day to day (ankle), Trey Murphy III: day to day (knee).Grizzlies: Quinten Post: day to day (concussion protocol), Scotty Pippen Jr.: day to day (back), Richie Saunders: day to day (knee).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Sponsored Content by Taboola

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