Williamson's 25 Points, Free Throws by Fears, Give Pelicans 135-134 Win over Grizzlies in Overtime.
Karlo Matkovic scored a career-high 25 points and Zion Williamson added 25 with 9 in overtime as New Orleans handed Memphis its first loss.
- On Monday, the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the previously unbeaten Memphis Grizzlies 135-134 in overtime, snapping their six-game winning streak. Zion Williamson scored 25 points including nine in the extra period to secure his first double-double of the season.
- Entering the contest, Memphis had won six straight games, matching the best season-opening streak in franchise history. With a 3-4 record, New Orleans relied on a strong defensive effort in the first half to challenge the undefeated team.
- Croatian forward Karlo Matkovic scored a career-high 25 points to match Williamson, and Derik Queen finished with 20 for New Orleans. Memphis guard Ty Jerome led all scorers with 40 points, though his potential game-winning 15-footer missed at the buzzer.
- Late in overtime, Jeremiah Fears hit two crucial free throws with 7.3 seconds remaining to seal the victory. Following the final horn, players from both squads engaged in a tense shouting match at midcourt and had to be separated.
- The Pelicans return to the Smoothie King center to host the Jazz on Wednesday night, while the Grizzlies look to bounce back when they host the Pacers the same evening. New Orleans has now won three in a row.
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Independent EspañolThe Pelicans of New Orleans defeated Memphis 135-134, breaking the undefeated streak of the Grizzlies with a prominent performance by Williamson.Jerome led Memphis with 40 points, but failed the decisive shot. Murray and Missi's absence for personal reasons and injuries marked the game.
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Williamson's 25 points, free throws by Fears, give Pelicans 135-134 win over Grizzlies in overtime.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Zion Williamson scored 25 points including nine in overtime, Jeremiah Fears hit two free throws with 7.3 seconds left, and the New Orleans Pelicans handed the Memphis Grizzlies their first loss of the season, 135-134 on Monday night. The Pelicans’ third straight win snapped the Grizzlies’ six-game winning streak to open
Williamson’s 25 points, free throws by Fears, give Pelicans 135-134 win over Grizzlies in overtime
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Zion Williamson scored 25 points including nine in overtime, Jeremiah Fears hit two free throws with 7.3 seconds left, and the New Orleans Pelicans handed the Memphis Grizzlies their first loss of the season, 135-134 on…
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