Memphis Grizzlies Rout Pelicans Behind Record Scoring Depth

The Memphis Grizzlies routed the New Orleans Pelicans 142-111 on Friday night in NBA Cup group play, powered by 22 points from Jerami Grant and matching an NBA record with 10 players reaching double figures in scoring.

The victory marks the Grizzlies’ sixth consecutive road win, the best road record in the NBA and the best road start in franchise history. Memphis improved to 1-1 in the West’s Group B, while New Orleans fell to 0-2.

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The blowout took shape during a dominant second quarter where the Grizzlies strung together 13 consecutive points in just one minute and seven seconds to build a 62-46 lead. Grant sparked that surge with seven points in seven seconds, sinking two 3-pointers and adding a foul shot after Zion Williamson was called for an illegal closeout.

Grant eventually left the game with seven minutes and 36 seconds remaining in the contest after colliding with Herb Jones on a head-first drive to the basket. Before exiting, Grant helped Memphis shoot 18 of 45 from three-point range while holding New Orleans to 7 of 31 from deep.

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The scoring depth for Memphis extended far beyond the starting rotation. Ty Jerome contributed 17 points, while Cedric Coward, GG Jackson, and Cam Spencer each added 14 points. Isaiah Stewart and Cam Boozer chipped in 12 points apiece, Jaylen Wells scored 11, and Taylor Hendricks and Javon Small rounded out the double-digit scorers with 10 points each.

Saddiq Bey scored 30 points for the Pelicans, the first time a New Orleans player has scored more than 30 points this season. Williamson added 22 points, five rebounds, and three steals in the losing effort.

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Memphis carried a 70-58 advantage into halftime before breaking the game wide open with three consecutive 35-point quarters, including a 37-point final frame.

The schedule turns quickly for both teams as they return to action on Saturday night. The Grizzlies will host Brooklyn, and the Pelicans will host Denver.