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New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies: preview and player stats (Mar 6, 2027)

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New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies

New Orleans Pelicans
Memphis Grizzlies

FedExForum · Memphis, TN

Head to head: Pelicans vs Grizzlies, series and next game

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This season before the game

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Who wins?

NOP

Season leaders, per game

MEM
The teams side by side: New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies compared, with league ranks
NOPStatMEM
4–8Record7–4
Offense
-7.0, 25th in the leagueNet rating10th in the league, 5.9(better)
111.2, 16th in the leagueOffensive rating8th in the league, 115.3(better)
102.5, 4th in the leaguePace16th in the league, 101.3
52.7, 20th in the leagueeFG%7th in the league, 55.0(better)
13.9, 22nd in the leagueTOV%17th in the league, 13.4(better)
24.9, 23rd in the leagueOREB%8th in the league, 29.9(better)
0.367(better), 1st in the leagueFT rate25th in the league, 0.255
Defense
118.2, 27th in the leagueDefensive rating9th in the league, 109.5(better)
57.1, 28th in the leagueOpp. eFG%12th in the league, 52.3(better)
13.1(better), 13th in the leagueOpp. TOV%25th in the league, 11.6
72.3, 19th in the leagueDREB%7th in the league, 75.1(better)
0.336, 27th in the leagueOpp. FT rate9th in the league, 0.262(better)

This season's meetings

Injury report

New Orleans Pelicans

  • Trey Murphy IIIDoubtful· back Nov 13Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Bilateral Patellar Tendinopathy (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Murphy (knee) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Grizzlies. Murphy is now in line to miss a third consecutive contest with a knee issue. Herbert Jones should continue to start for the Pelicans on Friday, but Saddiq Bey is likely to notice a larger bump in fantasy value.

  • Yves MissiDoubtful· back Nov 13Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Knee Contusion / Bone Bruise (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Missi (knee) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Grizzlies. The doubtful tag is Missi's first since going down with a knee bone bruise in late October, signaling he's at least inching closer toward returning. Karlo Matkovic is in line for at least one more start at center for the Pelicans on Friday.

  • Bryce McGowensDoubtful· back Nov 13Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Elbow Infection (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): McGowens (elbow) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Grizzlies. McGowens is expected to miss the first leg of this back-to-back set due to a left elbow infection. With Trey Murphy (knees) and Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) also doubtful to play, Jordan Poole, AJ Johnson and Herbert Jones are in line for increased burn.

  • Bennedict MathurinDoubtful· back Nov 13Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Right Thumb Sprain (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Mathurin (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against Memphis. Mathurin is expected to miss a second consecutive contest with a right thumb sprain. The Pelicans are also listing Trey Murphy (knees), Yves Missi (knee) and Bryce McGowens (elbow) as doubtful, so the team could be shorthanded in the front end of this back-to-back set. If Mathurin is ruled out, Jordan Poole and Herbert Jones would be candidates for increased minutes.

  • Trendon WatfordOut· back Nov 14Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Right Ankle Sprain (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Watford (ankle) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies. Friday marks a third consecutive absence for Watford, who has no timetable for a return with a sprained ankle. His absence solidifies DeAndre Jordan's spot in the center rotation.

  • Jaron Pierre Jr.QuestionableReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP).

  • Malik DiaQuestionableReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP).

Memphis Grizzlies

  • Zach EdeyOut· back Nov 14Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Left Ankle Injury Management (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Edey won't play in Friday's game against the Pelicans due to left ankle injury management. Edey will get the night off after appearing in eight straight games for the Grizzlies. Isaiah Stewart and Taylor Hendricks are next in line for minutes at center considering both Edey and Quinten Post (concussion) are listed out for Friday.

  • Scotty Pippen Jr.Out· back Nov 21Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Lumbar Disc Herniation (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-10): Pippen (back) remains out for Wednesday's game against Denver, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports. With Pippen set to miss another game, Memphis will continue to operate without one of its backcourt reserves. He has now been sidelined for six straight contests due to the back issue and can be considered week-to-week until Memphis offers an update on his recovery. Cam Spencer remains worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.

  • Quinten PostOut· back Nov 14Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Concussion Protocol (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Post (concussion) has been ruled out for Friday's game against New Orleans. Post will miss a second straight game while in the league's concussion protocol, and his next opportunity to play will come Saturday against Brooklyn. With Zach Edey (left ankle injury management) sitting out the front end of this back-to-back set, Isaiah Stewart will likely get the starting nod, while Taylor Hendricks figures to see increased burn off the bench.

  • Karim LopezOutReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - On Assignment (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP).

  • Richie SaundersOut· back Dec 1Report updated ·
    Report note

    Injury/Illness - Right Knee Surgery (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP). Prior reporting (2026-11-07): Saunders signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Saunders is still on the mend from a torn right ACL that he suffered during his final year at BYU. However, he has been cleared for on-court activities and will be allowed to practice with the Grizzlies now that he's officially signed with the team.

  • Jahmai MashackOutReport updated ·
    Report note

    G League - Two-Way (2026-11-13, MEM@NOP).

Key players · NOP: New Orleans Pelicans key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Trey Murphy III32.815.64.83.6
Zion Williamson32.721.75.42.6
Dejounte Murray31.413.44.64.4
Jeremiah Fears28.815.34.54.9
Saddiq Bey26.915.43.42.3
Key players · MEM: Memphis Grizzlies key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Cameron Boozer32.316.19.85.5
Ty Jerome30.726.23.54.8
Cedric Coward28.312.68.82.8
Jaylen Wells27.312.02.81.3
Jerami Grant23.610.72.12.1

Last five games

New Orleans Pelicans: New Orleans Pelicans: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 11 vs BKNLost 111–145−2.5, did not cover228.5, went over
Nov 9 @ GSWLost 87–138+11.5, did not cover228.5, went under
Nov 8 @ LACLost 123–139−1.5, did not cover226.5, went over
Nov 6 vs MINLost 109–115+3.5, did not cover230.5, went under
Nov 4 vs UTAWon 120–113−4.5, covered232.5, went over
Memphis Grizzlies: Memphis Grizzlies: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 11 vs DENLost 118–123+3.5, did not cover231.5, went over
Nov 9 @ TORWon 118–102−1.5, covered225.5, went under
Nov 6 vs OKCLost 97–128+4.5, did not cover224.5, went over
Nov 4 vs INDLost 103–107−5.5, did not cover228.5, went under
Nov 2 vs NOPLost 134–135−5.5, did not cover231.5, went over

Standings

Full standings
Western Conference
Team
6GSW84.6672.58-2
7OKC84.6672.56-4
8MEM74.63636-4
9DEN64.6003.56-4
10DAL75.5833.56-4
11PHX56.45555-5
12NOP48.3336.54-6
13LAC28.2007.52-8
14SAC110.09191-9

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What each absence costs in Keel Impact, the key players’ last five games, each defense by position and both teams against the line — with Pro

See plans

The box score appears at tip-off.

Season series

NOP 1, MEM 0
  1. Nov 2New Orleans Pelicans 135, Memphis Grizzlies 134
  2. Nov 13Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans
  3. Dec 21Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans
  4. Mar 6 · this gameNew Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies

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