Photos: Pelicans tangle with Grizzlies, lose in overtime, 116-115, in New Orleans
The New Orleans Pelicans lose in overtime to the Memphis Grizzlies, 116-115, during an NBA game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) injures his arm against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half of an NBA game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (11) shoots over Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (36) during the second half of an NBA game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. (5) looses the ball against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1), forward Brandon Ingram (14) and guard Dyson Daniels (11) during the second half of an NBA game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) loses the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) and guard Marcus Smart (36) during the second half of an NBA game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) blocks a shot by New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) during the second half of an NBA game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) fouls Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the second half of an NBA game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. Jackson made one of two free throws to send the game to overtime, won by Memphis, 116-115. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) fouls Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the second half of an NBA game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. Jackson made one of two free throws to send the game to overtime, won by Memphis, 116-115. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) is fouled by Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) as he shoots during overtime of an NBA game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) is fouled by Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (36) during overtime of an NBA game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) makes a three-point basket as time expires in overtime, but it's not enough as Memphis beats the Pelicans 116-115 during an NBA game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) dunks against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half of an NBA game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) blocks a shot by Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the first half of an NBA game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) shoots over Memphis Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman (2) during the first half of an NBA game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (11) scores against Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) during the first half of an NBA game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins talks to his players during the first half of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green reacts to a call against his team during the first half of an NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots over Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia (3) and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the first half of an NBA game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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Memphis Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman (2) reacts after New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) hit the floor during the first half of an NBA game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)