MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES AT NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
Monday, Dec. 5
Other 2016-17 games between these two teams
Wednesday, Nov. 2, New Orleans at Memphis
Wednesday, Feb. 5, New Orleans at Memphis
Tuesday, March 21, Memphis at New Orleans
Why it’s on the list
If the Pelicans are to move up the pecking order in the Southwest Division and dramatically increase their chances of returning to the playoffs, the Grizzlies are one of the teams they’ll probably need to beat more frequently, after being swept 4-0 last season.