US EditionMorant scores 35 points, Memphis uses a third-quarter rally to beat New Orleans 128
Ja Morant scored 35 points including a late go-ahead basket as Memphis overcame injuries and foul trouble with a 27-6 third-quarter run, officials said.
- A season-opening rally in Memphis produced, with Ja Morant scoring 35 points, including a key basket with 32.9 seconds to play, and Memphis beat the New Orleans Pelicans 128-122.
- Hampered by injuries, Memphis Grizzlies dealt with foul trouble and trailed 67-56 at halftime after a first-round postseason elimination by Oklahoma City.
- A 27-6 third-quarter rally erased New Orleans' lead as the Memphis Grizzlies outscored them 41-22, with Jaren Jackson and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope contributing.
- The final plays featured Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ja Morant hitting free throws to seal the win, and the Grizzlies host the Heat on Friday while the Pelicans host the Spurs on Friday.
- The matchup showcased top draft picks with Ja Morant debuting the Nike Ja 3 'Scratch' colorway priced at $125, set for November 5th release.
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MEMPHIS - The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Memphis Grizzlies 128-122 Wednesday night at the FedEx Forum. It’s just one game, so no need to overanalyze it. But here are five things we learned in the season opener.
Ja Morant started the new season of the NBA with 35 points and directed the worked victory for 128-122 of the Memphis Grizzlies, with five points and six rebounds of the Spanish Santi Aldama, against the New Orleans Pelicans.wf_cms.rss.read_more
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant scored 35 points, including a clutch basket with 32.9 seconds left, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 128-122 on Wednesday night in the…
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Morant scores 35 points, Memphis uses a third-quarter rally to beat New Orleans 128
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant scored 35 points, including a key basket with 32.9 seconds to play, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 128-122 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. Morant’s basket gave the Grizzlies a 122-118 lead. Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Morant hit free throws in the closing seconds to seal the victory. Jaren Jackson finished with 18 points before fouling out.…
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