Desmond Bane led the Memphis Grizzlies with a double-double of 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 21 points and made key free throws to secure a narrow 120-119 victory over the Houston Rockets. Luke Kennard also shined with 21 points, and Santi Aldama added 15 for Memphis, marking their sixth win in seven games. Jalen Green topped the Rockets with 25 points, supported by Dillon Brooks and Amen Thompson with 22 and 21 points, respectively. This loss ended Houston's four-game winning streak.

Despite missing key players such as the All-Star Alperen Sengun for the Rockets and Ja Morant for the Grizzlies, both teams fought fiercely, with Houston initially building an 11-point lead through effective three-point shooting. However, Memphis managed to rally back in the closing moments, overcoming their previous three defeats to the Rockets this season.

Mikal Bridges led the New York Knicks to a dominant victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, scoring 28 points and adding six assists and five rebounds in a 143-106 win. This victory halted Memphis's impressive six-game winning streak. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed with 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson added 20 points and six assists, marking the Knicks' fourth consecutive win and their remarkable 16th victory in 22 games. The Knicks' offense was explosive, matching their previous game's scoring.

The Grizzlies, despite leading the NBA in points per game, struggled significantly with turnovers, committing 26 in total. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane led Memphis with 21 and 16 points, respectively, but Ja Morant was held to just 10 points. The Knicks capitalized on Memphis's mistakes, recording a staggering 36-14 advantage in points off turnovers.

Jaren Jackson Jr. powered the Memphis Grizzlies to a significant 139-126 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, scoring 15 of his 29 points in a stellar third quarter. Desmond Bane also made a notable contribution with 20 points and 14 assists, while Luke Kennard added 27 points, nailing 7 of 9 three-pointers. On the other hand, the Pelicans, led by Dejounte Murray with 26 points, struggled to maintain their halftime lead despite strong performances from Trey Murphy III and CJ McCollum, both netting 22 points each.

In a game that had the potential to highlight the top picks from the 2019 NBA draft, with Zion Williamson and Ja Morant sidelined due to conditioning and illness respectively, Memphis showed its depth by outscoring New Orleans 77-55 in the second half. The Pelicans initially relied on their backcourt to establish a 71-62 halftime lead, but could not hold on as Memphis surged ahead with a decisive 15-5 run to secure the win.

In an upcoming NBA matchup, the Memphis Grizzlies will host the New Orleans Pelicans at FedEx Forum. The Grizzlies are enjoying a strong season with a 29-15 record, including a home record of 17-5. Conversely, the Pelicans are struggling at 12-32 overall and 4-16 on the road. Memphis has already claimed victory in both of their previous encounters against New Orleans this season, with a notable win in their last meeting, 132-124. The Grizzlies enter this game as 11-point favorites, and the total points line is set at 243.5.

New Orleans arrives with momentum, having secured four consecutive wins, although they will be without star Zion Williamson due to reconditioning. CJ McCollum has stepped up in his absence, notably scoring 45 points in the last game. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are also on a four-game winning streak, led by Desmond Bane, who continues to impress, averaging 17.7 points per game. Ja Morant's potential absence due to illness adds an intriguing layer to this matchup.