Pelicans end Grizzlies six win streak
Zion Williamson scored 25 points, including nine in overtime, to lead New Orleans to a 135-134 victory in Memphis.
By Adriana Abebe ·
The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 135-134 in overtime at FedExForum on Monday night, ending Memphis's perfect start to the season.
Zion Williamson scored 25 points for New Orleans, nine of which came in the extra period. Jeremiah Fears sank two free throws with 7.3 seconds remaining to seal the win. The result snapped a six-game winning streak for the Grizzlies, who began the year 6-0.
Memphis's Ty Jerome tallied 40 points, but the team could not close out the game. Jerome scored nine consecutive points in the final 1 minute and 43 seconds of regulation to force a 124-124 tie. His subsequent 15-foot shot in the final seconds of regulation missed.
Karlo Matkovic matched Williamson with a career-high 25 points. Derik Queen added 20 for New Orleans. On the other side, Cameron Boozer finished with 18 and Jaylen Wells scored 16 for Memphis.
The Pelicans entered the game without starting guard Dejounte Murray, who missed his third game for personal reasons. Starter Yves Missi and reserve Jordan Poole also sat out due to injuries.
New Orleans held a defensive edge in the first half, forcing six turnovers. Memphis trailed 95-100 entering the fourth quarter, marking only the second time this season the Grizzlies have been behind after three quarters.
A shouting match broke out at midcourt after the final horn, with players from both teams requiring separation. The Pelicans improved to 3-4 and face the Utah Jazz at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
