Overview
- The Grizzlies routed the New Orleans Pelicans 142-111 on Friday and followed with a 129-110 home win over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, moving Memphis to 9-4 overall.
- Memphis used wide scoring distribution to carry both games, tying an NBA record with 10 players in double figures on Nov. 13 and featuring seven double-figure scorers against Brooklyn the next night.
- Perimeter shooting set the tone; Memphis made 18 of 45 three-pointers in New Orleans and opened the Nets game 9 of 11 from deep, creating early leads and transition chances.
- Availability and travel disrupted rotations—Ty Jerome, Jerami Grant and Zach Edey were ruled out for the Nets game, Michael Porter Jr. was a late scratch for Brooklyn for personal reasons, and an FAA ground stop compressed both teams’ travel and prep.
- A developing concern is Grizzlies reserve GG Jackson’s foot issue that forced him from the Nets game and will require further testing, which could strain Memphis’ depth for upcoming matchups and Cup group play.