Morant and Bane help Grizzlies hang on to beat Pelicans 107-104

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) runs off the court after an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) runs off the court after an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)


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NEW ORLEANS — Ja Morant scored 32 points and Desmond Bane added 30 to lead the Memphis Grizzlies past the New Orleans Pelicans 107-104. Morant also had six assists and three steals for the Grizzlies, who trailed 64-57 at halftime. Trey Murphy III scored 27 points for the Pelicans. Karlo Matkovic added 13 points and 11 rebounds. Morant missed one free throw and then made his second with 6.2 seconds left. Jose Alvarado and then Kelly Olynyk missed 3-point attempts to try to force overtime.

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