The New Orleans Pelicans routed the Memphis Grizzlies 139-111.
The Pelicans led by as many as 32, pulling away with a 35-17 run in the third quarter.
Zion Williamson scored 24 points (18 in the paint) on 9 for 15 shooting. Brandon Ingram added 20 points (10 in the third quarter), and Jrue Holiday had 18 points, 6 assists and 3 steals. The Pelicans had 8 players in double-digit scoring.
For the Grizzlies, Jonas Valančiūnas had 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks. The Grizzlies had 7 players in double-digit scoring.
The Pelicans shot 53.7% from the field and 44.1% from 3 to the Grizzlies’ 46.9% and 19.4%. The Grizzlies gave up 16 offensive rebounds, about 8 more than usual for the shots the Pelicans missed. The Grizzlies’ starters were outscored 47-26 in 14 minutes together. Valančiūnas fouled out.