Memphis Grizzlies (21-10, third in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (5-26, 15th in the Western Conference)
New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -9.5; over/under is 238.5
BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans takes on Memphis looking to end its five-game home skid.
The Pelicans are 0-5 against the rest of their division. New Orleans is 4-10 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents and averages 14.4 turnovers per game.
The Grizzlies have gone 8-7 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis ranks second in the NBA scoring 17.9 fast break points per game led by Ja Morant averaging 4.2.
The Pelicans score 105.9 points per game, 7.5 fewer points than the 113.4 the Grizzlies allow. The Grizzlies score 6.2 more points per game (123.7) than the Pelicans give up to opponents (117.5).
TOP PERFORMERS: Brandon Ingram is shooting 46.5% and averaging 22.2 points for the Pelicans.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is scoring 21.5 points per game with 6.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists for the Grizzlies.
LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 1-9, averaging 112.2 points, 42.4 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 11.1 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 44.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 121.5 points per game.
Grizzlies: 7-3, averaging 128.0 points, 50.4 rebounds, 30.6 assists, 10.8 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 48.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.4 points.
INJURIES: Pelicans: Brandon Ingram: out (ankle), Zion Williamson: out (hamstring), Karlo Matkovic: out (back), Jose Alvarado: out (hamstring).
Grizzlies: Marcus Smart: day to day (finger), Jay Huff: day to day (ankle), Vince Williams Jr.: out (ankle), GG Jackson II: out (foot ).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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