Pelicans (24-21), Grizzlies (16-29)
Despite its overall struggles and poor record since Mike Conley was sidelined by injury, Memphis has given New Orleans all it can handle this season. The Pelicans finally beat the Grizzlies on Saturday for the first time in 2017-18, but not before seeing a 21-point lead dwindle almost completely in the second half. New Orleans ultimately held on for a Southwest Division victory over pesky Memphis, which fought back after a very bad initial 24 minutes.
The Pelicans ended the Grizzlies’ three-game winning streak. New Orleans wraps up a brief two-game homestand Monday vs.