T he Memphis Grizzlies defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 139-126 in an explosive offensive showdown. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way for Memphis with 29 points, dominating in the pa

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Ja Morant's Grizzlies had some secrets shared with the public during Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane's hilarious podcast session.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Desmond Bane had 20 points and 14 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 139-126 on Friday night.

The Grizzlies (29-15) are entering this matchup winners of four straight. Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. are leading the play, and Luke Kennard is having his best stretch of the season over the past five games. Kennard finished with 23 points and made seven 3-pointers on Wednesday.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 29 points with seven assists and Luke Kennard added a season-high 27 as the host Memphis Grizzlies won their fifth straight with a 139-126 victory Friday over the New Orleans Pelicans.

The New Orleans Pelicans’ (12-32) injury report has five players listed ahead of their Friday, January 24 game against the Memphis Grizzlies (29-15, four injured players) at FedExForum, with a start time of 8:00 PM ET.

The New Orleans Pelicans continue to deal with significant injuries to key players ahead of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.

New Orleans Pelicans star Dejounte Murray looks like he's dodged a major injury scare. The former all-star missed Saturday night's game against the Charlotte H

The Memphis Grizzlies have completely turned things around this season after an injury-riddled year last year. Memphis has taken its place back toward the top of the Western Conference standings and could make a run for a title.

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