Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 29 points in the Grizzlies' 139-126 victory over the Pelicans

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) shoots ahead of New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) shoots ahead of New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)


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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — 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. Luke Kennard added 27 points, making 7 of 9 3-pointers and 10 of 14 overall shots from the field, to help Memphis win its fifth straight. Dejounte Murray led the Pelicans with 26 points. Trey Murphy III and CJ McCollum each had 22, and Jordan Hawkins added 20. The Pelicans relied heavily on their backcourt for a 71-62 halftime lead, with Murray scoring 17 points and McCollum adding 15.

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