Pelicans host Grizzlies Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup

Memphis Grizzlies (7-4, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (4-8, 12th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Memphis Grizzlies travel to face the Memphis Grizzlies in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup. New Orleans went 26-56 overall, 7-9 in Southwest Division play and 17-24 at home a season ago. The Pelicans gave up 120.0 points per game while committing 19.9 fouls last season. Memphis went 25-57 overall and 19-33 in Western Conference action during the 2025-26 season. The Grizzlies averaged 27.8 assists per game on 41.3 made field goals last season. The teams meet for the second time this season. The Pelicans won 135-134 in overtime in the last meeting on Nov. 3. Karlo Matkovic led the Pelicans with 25 points, and Ty Jerome led the Grizzlies with 40 points. INJURIES: Pelicans: Bennedict Mathurin: day to day (thumb), Yves Missi: day to day (knee), Trendon Watford: day to day (ankle), Trey Murphy III: day to day (knee). Grizzlies: Quinten Post: day to day (concussion protocol), Scotty Pippen Jr.: day to day (back), Richie Saunders: day to day (knee). The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .