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.