New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Match Player Stats
The New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies match player stats from January 24, 2026, tell the story of a high-scoring NBA contest decided by a powerful fourth-quarter performance. The Pelicans defeated the Grizzlies 133-127 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, after scoring 40 points in the final period. Saddiq Bey led New Orleans with 36 points, Trey Murphy III added 32, and Zion Williamson contributed 24 points and 11 rebounds. For Memphis, Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 26 points, Jock Landale recorded 24 points, and Cam Spencer finished with 21 points and 11 assists. Although the Grizzlies shot a better percentage from the field and produced more assists and blocks, their 19 turnovers and defensive struggles in the closing quarter helped New Orleans secure the six-point victory.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Match Player Stats: Game Overview
The January 24 matchup featured two teams capable of producing offense in several ways. Memphis established an early advantage through its scoring and ball movement, while New Orleans stayed close enough to make a decisive push late in the game.
The most important difference was not simply which team scored more points over the first three quarters. It was how each team performed when the game reached its final stretch. New Orleans finished with 40 fourth-quarter points, while Memphis managed 26.
FINAL SCORE • JANUARY 24, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans
133
Away team
Memphis Grizzlies
127
Home team
Venue
FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
Attendance
14,174
Winning margin
Pelicans by 6 points
The result was particularly interesting because Memphis finished with higher field-goal and three-point percentages. New Orleans, however, recorded more rebounds, substantially fewer turnovers, and a much higher steal total.
Those numbers show why a box score needs to be read as a connected picture of the game rather than as a list of individual scoring totals.
Game details at a glance
| Category | Details |
| Date | January 24, 2026 |
| Competition | NBA regular season |
| Home team | Memphis Grizzlies |
| Away team | New Orleans Pelicans |
| Final score | Pelicans 133, Grizzlies 127 |
| Attendance | 14,174 |
| Pelicans record displayed | 11-36 overall, 4-17 away |
| Grizzlies record displayed | 18-25 overall, 10-13 home |
| Season-series context | Memphis led 2-1 at the time of the game |
These records reflect the standings information displayed for the game, rather than a statement about either team’s record later in the season.
Quarter-by-Quarter Score Breakdown
The quarter scores explain how New Orleans overcame Memphis despite trailing after the first three periods.
| Quarter | Pelicans | Grizzlies | Quarter winner |
| First | 30 | 30 | Tie |
| Second | 30 | 35 | Grizzlies |
| Third | 33 | 36 | Grizzlies |
| Fourth | 40 | 26 | Pelicans |
| Final | 133 | 127 | Pelicans |
Memphis scored 101 points through the first three quarters, compared with 93 for New Orleans. That gave the Grizzlies an eight-point scoring advantage entering the final period.
New Orleans then outscored Memphis by 14 points in the fourth quarter. The swing was large enough to erase the earlier deficit and create the six-point final margin.
First quarter: Both offenses found their rhythm
The opening period finished 30-30. Neither team established a scoring advantage, and the even score suggested that both offenses were able to produce points without allowing the opponent to pull away.
For a game that ultimately reached 260 combined points, the opening quarter was an early indication that defense would need to improve if either side wanted to control the contest.
Second quarter: Memphis gained an advantage
The Grizzlies won the second period 35-30. That five-point advantage moved them ahead on the scoreboard and gave the home team momentum heading into halftime.
Memphis ultimately finished with 34 assists, which indicates that passing and shared offensive creation were important parts of its performance. However, assists alone do not guarantee that a team will protect a lead. Possession security and defensive execution become especially important when a game enters its final minutes.
Third quarter: The Grizzlies maintained their lead
Memphis outscored New Orleans 36-33 in the third quarter. The three-point advantage increased its lead over the first three periods, leaving New Orleans needing a stronger closing performance.
The Pelicans had not yet produced the quarter that would define their victory. Their fourth-quarter response would need to combine scoring efficiency, defensive stops, and better control of the ball.
Fourth quarter: New Orleans changed the game
The final period was the decisive part of the contest. New Orleans scored 40 points, while Memphis scored 26.
That 14-point difference was greater than the Grizzlies’ eight-point advantage entering the quarter. It explains the final result mathematically: the Pelicans not only erased their deficit but finished six points ahead.
A 40-point quarter does not automatically prove that every offensive possession was efficient. Nevertheless, the score shows that New Orleans generated enough offense in the closing period to overcome Memphis’s earlier lead.
The fourth quarter is the clearest starting point for anyone reviewing this game to understand how the outcome changed.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats and Individual Performances
The Pelicans received major scoring contributions from Saddiq Bey, Trey Murphy III, and Zion Williamson. Together, the three players accounted for 92 points, giving New Orleans a strong scoring foundation.
The team’s starting lineup was listed as Herbert Jones, Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, Derik Queen, and Saddiq Bey.
Pelicans leading scorers
| Player | Points | Other recorded contribution |
| Saddiq Bey | 36 | New Orleans’ leading scorer |
| Trey Murphy III | 32 | Second-highest scorer |
| Zion Williamson | 24 | 11 rebounds |
| Jeremiah Fears | 12 | Bench scoring contribution |
The scoring figures above are the supplied game data. They highlight the principal contributors without assuming individual shooting percentages, minutes, or other statistics that are not included in the available figures.
Saddiq Bey: New Orleans’ leading scorer
Saddiq Bey led all Pelicans with 36 points. In a six-point victory, that scoring output was a major part of the team’s offensive production.
Bey’s total was 10 points higher than the Pelicans’ second-leading scorer, Trey Murphy III. He also finished with more points than any individual Grizzlies player in the supplied scoring summary.
The broader significance of Bey’s performance is that New Orleans had a reliable high-volume scoring contribution while the team worked through a game in which Memphis scored consistently for three quarters.
His 36 points should be viewed alongside the fourth-quarter team total. The supplied data establishes that New Orleans scored 40 points in the final period, but it does not specify Bey’s exact quarter-by-quarter scoring distribution. It would therefore be inaccurate to attribute the entire late comeback to one player.
Trey Murphy III: A second major scoring option
Trey Murphy III finished with 32 points, making him New Orleans’ second-highest scorer.
Having two players reach at least 30 points gave the Pelicans a strong scoring base. It also reduced the need for the offense to depend entirely on a single leading scorer.
This matters in close games because defenses can adjust their attention toward a dominant offensive player. A second major scoring threat gives a team another option when the defense changes its approach.
The available box-score summary does not provide enough information to assign Murphy a specific shooting efficiency or to identify exactly how many of his points came in the fourth quarter. His 32-point total, however, clearly establishes his importance to New Orleans’ overall offense.
Zion Williamson: Scoring and rebounding influence
Zion Williamson recorded 24 points and led the Pelicans with 11 rebounds.
His contribution covered two major areas of the game. The points helped New Orleans maintain its scoring output, while the rebounds added value on both the offensive and defensive sides of possession management.
Rebounding is especially important in high-scoring contests. A defensive rebound can end an opponent’s possession, while an offensive rebound can give a team another opportunity to score without needing to win the ball back through defense.
New Orleans finished with 18 offensive rebounds and 31 defensive rebounds. Williamson’s 11 total rebounds made him the team’s leading rebounder, although the supplied figures do not separate his personal rebounds into offensive and defensive categories.
His combined scoring and rebounding totals made him one of the Pelicans’ most important contributors.
Herbert Jones: A contributor to ball movement
Herbert Jones recorded five assists in the supplied player summary.
Assists are useful when evaluating how a team creates scoring opportunities beyond individual shot-making. A player who helps teammates score can contribute to the offense even when he is not the leading scorer.
Jones was also listed in the Pelicans’ starting lineup. His five assists indicate a meaningful contribution to the team’s recorded passing output, although the available information does not establish his complete offensive or defensive impact.
Derik Queen: Supporting the offense
Derik Queen also recorded five assists and started for New Orleans.
His assist total matched Jones’s figure, giving the Pelicans at least two listed players who contributed five assists apiece. That distribution fits into the team’s total of 29 assists.
It would be too strong to conclude from these figures alone that Queen controlled the entire offense. However, his recorded assists show that the team’s offensive creation was not limited to the three highest scorers.
Jeremiah Fears: Bench scoring support
Jeremiah Fears contributed 12 points from the bench.
Bench scoring can matter when starters need rest or when a team requires a different combination of players to maintain offensive production. A double-digit scoring contribution gives a team another source of points beyond its starting lineup.
The available summary does not provide Fears’s shooting line or playing time, so those figures should not be inferred from his point total. What is established is that he added 12 points to a Pelicans performance that ultimately reached 133.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Stats and Individual Performances
Memphis produced three major individual scoring totals of its own. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 26 points, Jock Landale added 24, and Cam Spencer scored 21.
The listed starting lineup consisted of Jaren Jackson Jr., Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells, Jock Landale, and Cam Spencer.
Grizzlies leading scorers and contributors
| Player | Points | Other recorded contribution |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 26 | 12 rebounds |
| Jock Landale | 24 | 11 rebounds |
| Cam Spencer | 21 | 11 assists |
| GG Jackson | 15 | Bench scoring contribution |
Memphis had enough individual scoring to finish with 127 points. Its defeat was therefore not the result of a complete offensive failure. Instead, the turnover difference and the fourth-quarter scoring gap were key parts of the final outcome.
Jaren Jackson Jr.: Memphis’ leading scorer
Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 26 points and 12 rebounds, leading the Grizzlies in scoring while sharing the team’s top rebound total.
That combination made him an important contributor in both scoring and possession recovery. His 26 points placed him four points ahead of Landale and five ahead of Spencer.
The 12 rebounds also helped Memphis finish with 47 team rebounds. However, the team total shows that the Grizzlies collected two fewer rebounds than New Orleans.
Jackson’s individual numbers were strong, but one player’s production cannot fully offset a team-wide issue such as excessive turnovers. His contribution should be assessed as part of the larger game rather than as a standalone explanation for the loss.
Jock Landale: Scoring and rebounding presence
Jock Landale recorded 24 points and 11 rebounds.
He was Memphis’ second-highest scorer and its second-leading rebounder according to the supplied data. Those numbers show that he contributed substantially to the Grizzlies’ offensive output and rebounding work.
Landale’s 11 rebounds also meant Memphis had two players reach double figures in rebounding: Jackson with 12 and Landale with 11.
Even with those individual contributions, Memphis did not secure enough of the game’s possessions to protect its lead. The team’s 19 turnovers became an important counterweight to its scoring and rebounding performance.
Cam Spencer: The leading playmaker
Cam Spencer scored 21 points and led Memphis with 11 assists.
The 11 assists stand out because Memphis finished with 34 assists as a team. Spencer’s individual total represented a substantial part of that overall figure and demonstrates how central he was to the team’s recorded playmaking.
His scoring also gave Memphis a third player with more than 20 points. That level of production helped the Grizzlies remain competitive through the first three quarters.
However, an assist total does not measure every aspect of ball security. Memphis’s 19 turnovers show that the team also lost possession too frequently. The available figures do not identify how many turnovers belonged to Spencer, so they should not be attributed to him individually.
GG Jackson: Bench production
GG Jackson contributed 15 points from the bench.
That scoring total gave Memphis another meaningful source of offense beyond its starting group. Bench contributions can help teams maintain their scoring during substitutions, particularly in a game where the pace and point totals remain high.
Still, the final result illustrates that scoring support alone is not enough. Memphis needed to defend New Orleans more effectively in the fourth quarter and reduce the number of possessions lost to turnovers.
Team Statistical Comparison: Pelicans vs Grizzlies
The overall team statistics offer a clearer explanation of how New Orleans won despite Memphis recording better shooting percentages.
| Statistic | Pelicans | Grizzlies |
| Points | 133 | 127 |
| Field goals made | 46 | 45 |
| Field goals attempted | 99 | 92 |
| Field-goal percentage | 46% | 49% |
| Three-pointers made | 13 | 18 |
| Three-pointers attempted | 36 | 47 |
| Three-point percentage | 36% | 38% |
| Free throws made | 28 | 19 |
| Free throws attempted | 33 | 22 |
| Free-throw percentage | 85% | 86% |
| Total rebounds | 49 | 47 |
| Offensive rebounds | 18 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 33 |
| Assists | 29 | 34 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 19 |
| Steals | 14 | 4 |
| Blocks | 4 | 10 |
| Personal fouls | 20 | 23 |
Bold figures identify the higher value in the relevant category, except for points and turnovers, where fewer turnovers are generally preferable.
Shooting percentage did not decide the game
Memphis made 49% of its field-goal attempts, compared with 46% for New Orleans. The Grizzlies also made 18 three-pointers, five more than the Pelicans.
At first glance, those numbers might suggest that Memphis should have won. But shooting percentage describes how often a team makes shots, not how effectively it manages every possession.
New Orleans made 46 field goals from 99 attempts. Memphis made 45 from 92 attempts. The Pelicans took seven more field-goal attempts and made one more basket overall.
Turnovers, offensive rebounds, and free throws all affect the number and value of scoring opportunities a team receives. That is why field-goal percentage cannot explain the final score on its own.
Free throws helped New Orleans create a scoring advantage
The Pelicans made 28 free throws on 33 attempts. Memphis made 19 on 22 attempts.
New Orleans therefore made nine more free throws than Memphis. Although both teams converted at a high rate, the Pelicans attempted and made more free throws.
That difference helped offset Memphis’s advantage in three-point shooting. A three-pointer is worth three points, but a team can build a scoring advantage through a combination of free throws, two-point baskets, and other scoring opportunities.
The figures do not establish exactly why the free-throw attempts differed. It would be speculative to assign the gap to a particular player or officiating decision without additional play-by-play evidence.
Rebounding gave New Orleans extra opportunities
New Orleans collected 49 rebounds, while Memphis recorded 47.
The difference was modest, but the breakdown is revealing. The Pelicans secured 18 offensive rebounds compared with 14 for the Grizzlies. Memphis had the advantage in defensive rebounds, 33 to 31.
Offensive rebounds are especially valuable because they can extend a possession after a missed shot. Four additional offensive rebounds do not automatically equal a fixed number of points, but they provide more chances to keep an attack alive.
In a six-point game, small differences in possession opportunities can become important. New Orleans’ offensive rebounding edge was one part of its broader statistical advantage.
Assists show Memphis’ strength in creating shots
Memphis recorded 34 assists, five more than New Orleans’ 29.
That figure suggests the Grizzlies generated more assisted baskets according to the official team totals. Spencer’s 11 assists were a major individual contribution to that number.
However, a high assist total does not guarantee victory. Teams also need to avoid turnovers, convert scoring chances, and defend effectively after the opponent gains possession.
Memphis’ 34 assists show that the team created opportunities through passing. Its 19 turnovers show that it also surrendered the ball too often.
Steals and turnovers were a major difference
The Pelicans recorded 14 steals, while the Grizzlies recorded four. New Orleans therefore finished with a 10-steal advantage.
The turnover comparison was equally important. New Orleans committed 10 turnovers, compared with 19 for Memphis.
That is a nine-turnover difference in favor of the Pelicans. Steals and turnovers are related but distinct statistics: a steal is a defensive action that takes the ball away from the opponent, while a turnover records a possession lost without a successful shot attempt or other completed scoring action.
The supplied team totals do not establish that every Memphis turnover resulted from a Pelicans steal. Some turnovers occur through offensive fouls, passing errors, traveling violations, or other mistakes. Nevertheless, the combination of more steals and fewer turnovers strongly favors New Orleans in possession management.
Memphis’ blocks were not enough
The Grizzlies recorded 10 blocks, compared with four for New Orleans.
That six-block advantage shows that Memphis had a notable presence in protecting the rim or disrupting shots. Blocks can prevent immediate scoring opportunities, but they are only one part of defense.
A blocked shot may remain in play, be recovered by the attacking team, or result in another possession. Meanwhile, a defense must still contest perimeter attempts, secure rebounds, and limit turnovers that lead to easy scoring chances at the other end.
Memphis’ block advantage was significant, but it did not prevent New Orleans from scoring 133 points.
Why the Pelicans Won the Game
The final score resulted from several factors working together rather than one isolated statistic.
1. New Orleans finished with a decisive fourth quarter
The clearest difference was the final period. New Orleans scored 40 points and held Memphis to 26.
The Pelicans had trailed in cumulative scoring after the second and third quarters. Their fourth-quarter advantage was enough to erase that deficit and finish six points ahead.
This is the strongest direct explanation for the result because it follows from the quarter-by-quarter score itself.
2. The Pelicans protected possession more effectively
New Orleans committed 10 turnovers, compared with Memphis’ 19.
Nine fewer turnovers can make a meaningful difference in a close game. Each lost possession removes an opportunity for the team to attempt a shot or draw a foul, and it can sometimes create a transition opportunity for the opponent.
The available statistics do not show the exact number of points scored directly after turnovers. It would therefore be incorrect to calculate a precise turnover-based point advantage from these figures alone. The difference nevertheless identifies ball security as one of the game’s most important statistical contrasts.
3. New Orleans created more steals
The Pelicans recorded 14 steals to Memphis’ four.
That gap reflects a major difference in the teams’ recorded defensive activity. Steals can interrupt offensive rhythm and produce transition opportunities before the opposing defense is fully organized.
The data does not specify which steals occurred in the fourth quarter. It is therefore not possible to claim that all or most of them caused the comeback. Still, the 14-to-4 difference is a defining feature of the overall box score.
4. Three Pelicans delivered major scoring totals
Bey scored 36 points, Murphy added 32, and Williamson contributed 24.
Their combined 92 points accounted for a substantial share of New Orleans’ 133-point total. The team also received 12 points from Jeremiah Fears, according to the supplied summary.
The distribution gave the Pelicans several scoring options rather than requiring one player to account for nearly all their offense.
5. Free throws helped offset Memphis’ three-point advantage
Memphis made five more three-pointers than New Orleans. The Pelicans, however, made nine more free throws.
Those differences illustrate why teams can arrive at similar or opposite outcomes through different scoring methods. Memphis gained points from long-range shooting, while New Orleans made up ground at the free-throw line and through its overall scoring volume.
The free-throw difference should not be treated as proof of any particular officiating pattern. The figures only establish the number of attempts and makes recorded by each team.
Why the Grizzlies Lost Despite Strong Shooting
Memphis’ defeat is easier to understand when its strengths and weaknesses are considered together.
The Grizzlies shot 49% from the field and 38% from three-point range. They also recorded 34 assists and 10 blocks. Those are meaningful contributions in a game with 127 points scored by the losing team.
The difficulty was that the team did not translate those strengths into enough control over the final result.
Turnovers reduced Memphis’ possession security
Nineteen turnovers were the most obvious concern in the team comparison. Memphis committed nine more turnovers than New Orleans, giving the Pelicans more opportunities to benefit from mistakes.
Even an efficient shooting team can struggle to win when it loses too many possessions before getting a shot away.
The defense conceded 40 points in the final period
Memphis allowed New Orleans to score 40 fourth-quarter points. That was the highest-scoring quarter by either team in the game.
The score alone does not identify every defensive breakdown or establish whether the main cause was individual matchups, transition defense, shot-making, or another factor. It does show that Memphis did not keep the Pelicans’ scoring low enough to preserve its earlier lead.
Blocks and assists could not overcome the final-period gap
Memphis led in assists and blocks. New Orleans led in steals, total rebounds, offensive rebounds, free throws made, and turnover control.
No single category determines the winner. The final result reflects the combined effect of these statistics, especially when the Pelicans outscored the Grizzlies by 14 in the fourth quarter.
The main lesson is that shooting efficiency and playmaking are valuable, but they must be supported by ball security and consistent defense.
Starting Lineups and Available Bench Players
The starting lineups listed for the matchup provide context for the main player performances.
New Orleans Pelicans starting lineup
- Herbert Jones
- Zion Williamson
- Trey Murphy III
- Derik Queen
- Saddiq Bey
The supplied list also names Karlo Matkovic, Yves Missi, Jordan Poole, Micah Peavy, Jeremiah Fears, Kevon Looney, DeAndre Jordan, and Jordan Hawkins among the Pelicans’ bench players.
Kevon Looney, DeAndre Jordan, and Jordan Hawkins were listed as not participating by coach’s decision.
Memphis Grizzlies starting lineup
- Jaren Jackson Jr.
- Cedric Coward
- Jaylen Wells
- Jock Landale
- Cam Spencer
The listed Grizzlies bench players were GG Jackson, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, John Konchar, Vince Williams Jr., Javon Small, Santi Aldama, and Olivier-Maxence Prosper.
Santi Aldama was listed as unavailable because of right knee soreness, while Olivier-Maxence Prosper was listed as not participating by coach’s decision.
These details help distinguish players named in the lineup information from players who actually contributed to the recorded scoring highlights. Being listed as a starter or bench player does not, by itself, establish a particular playing time or statistical line.
How to Read the Box Score Correctly
A box score becomes more useful when each statistic is interpreted in context. For this game, several distinctions matter.
Points are not the same as shooting efficiency
A player can score many points through a high number of attempts, free throws, or a combination of different shots. To evaluate efficiency properly, a reader needs the player’s field-goal attempts, three-point attempts, free throws, and, ideally, advanced measures such as true shooting percentage.
The supplied data identifies the leading scorers but does not include a complete individual shooting line for every player. It is therefore possible to compare scoring totals, but not to calculate each player’s shooting efficiency reliably from the supplied summary.
Assists measure credited passes, not every good decision
An assist is credited when a pass directly leads to a made basket under the applicable statistical rules. It does not capture every screen, off-ball cut, extra pass, or decision that helps create an opportunity.
Memphis’ 34 assists indicate a strong team total, but the statistic does not describe every aspect of its offensive execution.
Rebounds help explain possession control
Total rebounds include offensive and defensive rebounds. Offensive rebounds can create additional chances for the attacking team, while defensive rebounds generally help end the opponent’s possession.
The Pelicans’ 49 rebounds included 18 offensive boards. Memphis had 47 rebounds, with 14 offensive boards. The four-rebound difference on the offensive glass is more informative than looking at total rebounds alone.
Turnovers and steals should be examined together
A turnover records a lost possession, while a steal records a defensive takeaway. The two numbers can overlap when a steal causes a turnover, but they are not interchangeable.
New Orleans’ 14 steals and 10 turnovers point to a strong overall possession comparison. Memphis’ four steals and 19 turnovers show a less favorable balance.
Plus/minus needs playing-time context
Plus/minus measures the net score difference while a player is on the court. A positive value means the player’s team outscored its opponent during that player’s time on the floor; a negative value means the opposite.
It does not measure a player’s individual contribution in isolation. Teammates, opponent lineups, substitutions, and game situations all affect the figure. Since individual plus/minus values are not included in the supplied summary, they should not be guessed or inferred from the final score.
Historical and Season-Series Context
The supplied game page listed Memphis as leading the season series 2-1 at the time of the January 24 contest.
That detail adds context to the matchup, but it should not be confused with the result of this individual game. New Orleans won this meeting 133-127, regardless of the earlier series results.
The records displayed at the time were 11-36 overall and 4-17 away for the Pelicans, and 18-25 overall and 10-13 at home for the Grizzlies. Those records show the context in which the game took place. They do not, on their own, establish the reasons behind the final score.
The most reliable way to assess this specific matchup is to begin with the actual result and the recorded statistics, then use season-level information as supporting context.
For readers who want to verify the official figures, the ESPN box score for the January 24, 2026, game is the relevant reference.
What This Matchup Reveals About NBA Team Performance
This game illustrates several principles that apply well beyond one Pelicans-Grizzlies meeting.
Scoring balance can be more useful than a single scoring leader
Bey’s 36 points were the highest individual total in the supplied summary, but Murphy’s 32 and Williamson’s 24 also mattered. When multiple players provide substantial scoring, a team has more than one route to reach a high total.
That does not mean a team must always have three high scorers to win. It means that scoring distribution is one useful factor to consider alongside efficiency, defense, and possession management.
The number of possessions matters
Turnovers and offensive rebounds influence how many opportunities a team gets to score. New Orleans had nine fewer turnovers and four more offensive rebounds than Memphis.
Those numbers do not provide an exact possession count or establish the points gained from each event. They do, however, show why a team with a lower field-goal percentage can still win a game.
A lead is only as secure as the next defensive possession
Memphis led through the first three quarters but conceded a 40-point fourth quarter. The earlier scoring advantage could not survive the final-period swing.
For analysts, this reinforces the importance of studying scoring by quarter rather than relying exclusively on the final score. A close game can change quickly when one team produces a major run and the other fails to respond.
Team totals explain the result better than one statistic alone
Memphis led in field-goal percentage, three-point makes, assists, and blocks. New Orleans led in final points, total rebounds, offensive rebounds, free throws made, steals, and turnover control.
The outcome makes sense when these categories are considered together. The Grizzlies had real offensive strengths, but the Pelicans’ advantage in possession management and their decisive final quarter proved more important in this game.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who won the New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies game on January 24, 2026?
The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 133-127 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.
2. Who scored the most points for the Pelicans?
Saddiq Bey led New Orleans with 36 points. Trey Murphy III scored 32, and Zion Williamson added 24 points and 11 rebounds.
3. Who led the Grizzlies in scoring?
Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 26 points and 12 rebounds. Jock Landale scored 24 points, while Cam Spencer recorded 21 points and 11 assists.
4. What was the decisive quarter of the game?
The fourth quarter decided the result. New Orleans scored 40 points, while Memphis scored 26, allowing the Pelicans to overcome their earlier deficit and win by six.
5. Why did the Pelicans win despite shooting a lower field-goal percentage?
New Orleans made 46% of its field goals, compared with 49% for Memphis, but committed only 10 turnovers against the Grizzlies’ 19. The Pelicans also recorded 14 steals, collected 49 rebounds, and made nine more free throws. Their 40-point fourth quarter completed the comeback.
6. Where can I check the official player statistics?
The ESPN game box score provides the game record and statistical information for the matchup.
Conclusion
The New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies match player stats show how New Orleans turned an eight-point scoring deficit through the first three quarters into a 133-127 victory. Saddiq Bey’s 36 points, Trey Murphy III’s 32, and Zion Williamson’s 24 points and 11 rebounds led the Pelicans’ scoring effort. Memphis received strong performances from Jaren Jackson Jr., Jock Landale, and Cam Spencer, who combined scoring with rebounding and playmaking contributions.
The most important team differences were the fourth-quarter scoring margin, turnovers, steals, and free throws. Memphis shot more accurately from the field and recorded more assists and blocks, but New Orleans protected possession more effectively and delivered the stronger finish. The final result demonstrates why a complete game analysis must consider scoring, shooting, rebounding, defense, and possession management together rather than relying on one statistic.
