Ja Morant and Desmond Bane Propel Grizzlies to Narrow Win Over Pelicans

The Memphis Grizzlies overcame a fourth-quarter deficit to secure a 107-104 victory in New Orleans, missing key players but leaning on strong performances from Morant and Bane.

• Ja Morant scored 32 points, including key late-game baskets, while Desmond Bane added 30 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists for the Grizzlies.
• Memphis played without leading scorer Jaren Jackson Jr., who missed his third consecutive game due to an ankle injury.
• The Pelicans, missing Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum, were led by Trey Murphy III's 27 points and Karlo Matkovic's double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
• The Grizzlies took control in the third quarter but had to rally late in the fourth after a 17-2 Pelicans run gave New Orleans a brief lead.
• Memphis out-rebounded New Orleans 57-39 and will return home to face the Phoenix Suns in their next game.

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