ESPN POWER-HOUR *SPECIAL* (Only $25!) ~ Grizzlies/Pelicans!
(NBA) Memphis vs. New Orleans, 08/03/2020 6:30 PM, Score: 99 - 109
Point Spread: -4.50 | -110.00 New Orleans (Home)
Result: Win
8* New Orleans (6:30 ET): The Grizzlies meet the Pelicans Monday in a KEY matchup. Both teams are 0-2 since the restart and fighting for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Memphis played yesterday, losing by two to the Spurs, which puts them at a distinct disadvantage for tonight’s matchup. They will be the first team since the restart to play on B2B days (Spurs also play later tonight).

The Pelicans have been one of the bigger disappointments thus far. They were flat out embarrassed Saturday night by the Clippers in a 126-103 loss. They trailed at one point by as many as 42 points. Zion Williamson’s playing time been restricted, which could be the case again tonight, as the #1 overall DC has played a total of just 29 minutes. Trailing the Grizzlies by 3.5 games in the standings and needing to jump two teams (Spurs, Blazers), the importance of tonight’s game seems not lost on the Pelicans players. "This is basically a must-win game for us," said Lonzo Ball.

It’s worth mentioning that in their first game, NO led Utah by as many as 16 pts before falling apart down the stretch. Memphis only lost by 2 pts yday, but was down by 11 in the second half. Not only is this a 2nd night of a B2B for the Grizzlies, they also played an OT game on Friday. New Orleans was 2-0 SU/ATS vs. Memphis in the regular season, averaging 132.5 PPG. Memphis has the 3rd lowest offensive efficiency rating of the 22 teams invited to Orlando. 8* New Orleans