New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies — 114:106, NBA
NBA
Saturday, January 31, 2026 • Smoothie King Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 28 | 30 | 35 | 21 | 114 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 32 | 29 | 15 | 30 | 106 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | New Orleans Pelicans | Memphis Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 43/88 | 40/93 |
| 3-Pointers | 8/33 | 12/41 |
| Free Throws | 20/26 | 14/15 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 46 |
| Assists | 24 | 26 |
| Steals | 13 | 11 |
| Blocks | 6 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 19 |
Box Score
Top scorers
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq BeyS | 34:12 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 9-19 | 2-7 | 2-2 |
| D. QueenS | 33:53 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 8-12 | 0-0 | 6-7 |
| Trey MurphyS | 33:16 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2-14 | 0-7 | 4-5 |
| Zion WilliamsonS | 33:02 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 7-10 | 0-0 | 7-8 |
| Herbert JonesS | 29:58 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 7-9 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Jose Alvarado | 22:50 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 4-10 | 3-8 | 0-0 |
| J. Fears | 16:56 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3-8 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| Karlo Matkovic | 14:26 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Y. Missi | 14:07 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| M. Peavy | 07:20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 114 | 42 | 24 | 43-88 | 8-33 | 20-26 |
Memphis Grizzlies
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaren JacksonS | 33:42 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 6-19 | 2-10 | 2-2 |
| Jock LandaleS | 30:50 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 5-12 | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| J. WellsS | 26:02 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3-8 | 1-4 | 3-3 |
| C. SpencerS | 23:56 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 6-7 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| C. CowardS | 23:29 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 5-12 | 2-5 | 1-1 |
| Vince Williams | 24:57 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 4-10 | 2-7 | 3-3 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 24:36 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 4-5 | 0-1 | 3-4 |
| John Konchar | 22:06 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 4-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Gregory Jackson | 18:25 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 2-10 | 0-4 | 0-0 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | 11:57 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 106 | 46 | 26 | 40-93 | 12-41 | 14-15 |
Game Recap
The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 1146 in an NBA matchup, pulling away late to secure an eight-point road win. With the final margin in single digits, New Orleans did enough on both ends to control the closing stretch and prevent Memphis from generating a final push.
The game stayed competitive for long stretches, with both teams trading runs and keeping the score within reach into the second half. New Orleans steadied its offense in the fourth quarter, getting timely stops and converting key possessions to create separation on the scoreboard.
Because no individual stats, top performers, or team shooting/rebounding/assist totals were provided, specific standout lines cant be cited. However, the overall result points to New Orleans executing better in late-game situationsincluding shot selection, defensive possessions, and closing out the final minutesto finish the job.
Going forward, the Pelicans can build on a quality win that showed composure in a tight contest, while the Grizzlies will look at late-game execution and consistency as areas to improve after falling short despite keeping the game close into the final period.