Grizzlies overwhelm Pelicans with scoring spread across ten players
Memphis routed New Orleans 142-111 with 10 players scoring double digits, matching an NBA record.
The Memphis Grizzlies overwhelmed the New Orleans Pelicans 142-111 on Friday, with Jerami Grant leading the way on 22 points. Ten Grizzlies players scored in double figures, tying an NBA record.
Ty Jerome added 17. Memphis dominated from outside, shooting 18 of 45 from three-point range while holding New Orleans to just 7 of 31.
The Grizzlies led 70-58 at halftime and then pulled away in the second half. It was Memphis's sixth consecutive road win, the best road record in the NBA this season and the best road start in franchise history.
The win improved the Grizzlies to 1-1 in NBA Cup group play, while the Pelicans dropped to 0-2.
- Memphis 142, New Orleans 111
- Final score
- 10 players (tied NBA record)
- Double-figure scorers
- 6 consecutive wins
- Road win streak
- 18 of 45
- Memphis three-point record
Why it mattersThe record-tying performance shows how evenly Memphis spreads scoring, making the team harder to defend.
AustraliaAustralian NBA fans watching the league closely will see this as one of the season's standout statistical achievements.
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