The Grizzlies (29-15) are entering this matchup winners of four straight. Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. are leading the play, and Luke Kennard is having his best stretch of the season over the past five games. Kennard finished with 23 points and made seven 3-pointers on Wednesday.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Desmond Bane had 20 points and 14 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 139-126 on Friday night

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 29 points with seven assists and Luke Kennard added a season-high 27 as the host Memphis Grizzlies won their fifth straight with a 139-126 victory Friday over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was added to the injury report on Friday morning. Morant is questionable to play against the New Orleans Pelicans due to an illness. Morant has missed 18 games this season while dealing with a string of injuries. The 18 missed games led to Morant being ineligible for All-NBA and other regular season awards.

We've got another exciting Western Conference contest on Friday's NBA schedule as the Memphis Grizzlies will host the New Orleans Pelicans. Memphis is 29-15 overall and 17-5 at home, while New Orleans is 12-32 overall and 4-16 on the road.

The New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies both entered FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, on Friday night on four-game winning streaks.

The New Orleans Pelicans travel to Memphis on Friday to face the Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum. Memphis has been among the best teams in the Western Conference t

A pair of Western Conference foes on opposite ends of the standings face off on Friday, Jan. 24 when the Memphis Grizzlies host the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.

The Memphis Grizzlies have completely turned things around this season after an injury-riddled year last year. Memphis has taken its place back toward the top of the Western Conference standings and could make a run for a title.

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we continue our coverage of the cross-conference tilts from around the league. The New Orleans Pelicans (12-34) will take on the Toronto Raptors (13-32) as both teams look to improve on their current standing.

Former Michigan State star Jaren Jackson Jr. is making a case for an All-NBA selection with the Memphis Grizzlies this season.