Joakim Noah had 19 points (16 in the paint) and a season-high 14 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies went on a 13-0 run in the third quarter to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 99-90.
The Pelicans led 60-57 with 4:54 left in the third quarter. Noah’s driving dunk put the Grizzlies ahead for good with 4:18 left in the quarter. They pulled away to a 70-60 lead with 1:07 left in the quarter.
For the Pelicans, Julius Randle scored 21 points (11 in the fourth quarter) off the bench. Anthony Davis had 14 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists.
The Grizzlies shot 43.2% from the field and 27.6% from 3 to the Pelicans’ 39.5% and 18.2%. The Pelicans were outscored 15-4 in 5 minutes with Moore, Randle, Frazier, Johnson and Diallo on the floor together.