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Pelicans vs Grizzlies final: the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 128-122 on October 22, 2025 at FedExForum, Memphis.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 30 | 37 | 22 | 33 | 122 |
| Grizzlies | 27 | 29 | 41 | 31 | 128 |
Top Performers
Pelicans
- 27 PTS Zion Williamson
- 9 REB Herbert Jones
- 5 AST Zion Williamson
Grizzlies
- 35 PTS Ja Morant
- 8 REB Jaren Jackson Jr.
- 4 AST Jaylen Wells
Pelicans vs Grizzlies Box Score
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III F | 31 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-15 | 1-6 | 2-2 | -3 |
| Jordan Poole G | 31 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-14 | 3-7 | 2-2 | +1 |
| Herbert Jones F | 36 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6-14 | 3-5 | 2-2 | +11 |
| Zion Williamson F | 33 | 27 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 10-21 | 0-0 | 7-12 | 0 |
| Yves Missi C | 23 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +14 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Hunter Dickinson C | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Derik Queen C | 14 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 1-2 | -11 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 29 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-12 | 1-5 | 2-4 | -13 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 18 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7-10 | 0-1 | 3-3 | -10 |
| Jordan Hawkins G | 17 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 2-2 | -7 |
Memphis Grizzlies
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jock Landale C | 25 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-3 | 3-4 | -4 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. F | 26 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 7-14 | 0-4 | 4-4 | +5 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope G | 30 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2-8 | 2-7 | 9-9 | -2 |
| Ja Morant G | 28 | 35 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13-20 | 2-6 | 7-8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wells F | 27 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-8 | 4-8 | 2-5 | +11 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Cedric Coward GF | 22 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5-5 | 0-0 | 4-4 | +24 |
| Santi Aldama F | 24 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2-7 | 0-3 | 1-3 | +9 |
| Cam Spencer G | 12 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-3 | 1-2 | -4 |
| John Konchar G | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper F | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 0-1 | 4-4 | -10 |
| Javon Small G | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +6 |
Pelicans vs Grizzlies Recap
The Grizzlies beat the Pelicans by outscoring them 41-22 in the third quarter. Memphis opened the season 1-0, while New Orleans fell to 0-1.
A Pelicans lead of 11 points at halftime, 67-56, turned into an 8-point deficit after three quarters, 97-89. The Grizzlies went to the line 43 times and made 35 free throws. New Orleans took 31 and made 22.
Ja Morant scored 35 points for Memphis, the top total in the game. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 27 points and 5 assists. The Grizzlies shot 41 of 80 from the field, while New Orleans made 45 of 98 attempts. That gap in attempts gave Memphis more efficient possessions even with 17 turnovers, 3 more than the Pelicans.
The number to know: 35 of 43 from the free throw line, which let Memphis keep the lead through the fourth quarter.
Team Stats
| Pelicans | Stat | Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| 45-98 | Field Goals | 41-80 |
| 45.9% | FG % | 51.3% |
| 10-27 | 3-Pointers | 11-37 |
| 37.0% | 3P % | 29.7% |
| 22-31 | Free Throws | 35-43 |
| 71.0% | FT % | 81.4% |
| 47 | Rebounds | 39 |
| 17 | Off. Rebounds | 6 |
| 20 | Assists | 20 |
| 10 | Steals | 5 |
| 4 | Blocks | 12 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 30 | Fouls | 29 |
| 15 | Biggest Lead | 10 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pelicans | 51.0% | 11.1% | 34.0% | 0.224 |
 Grizzlies | 58.1% | 14.7% | 16.7% | 0.438 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pelicans vs Grizzlies Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, October 22, 20258:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Grizzlies Gray Media (Tennessee Valley SEN)
- Arena
- FedExForumMemphis
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pelicans vs Grizzlies Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pelicans last 5
No games played yet.
Grizzlies last 5
No games played yet.
Previous meetings
- Jan 30, 2026 Grizzlies @ Pelicans 106-114
- Jan 23, 2026 Pelicans @ Grizzlies 133-127
- Nov 26, 2025 Grizzlies @ Pelicans 133-128
More NBA Games on Oct 22, 2025
- Final
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1111
New York Knicks0-2119Top: Mitchell 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-3121
Orlando Magic0-2125Top: Powell 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-2117
Charlotte Hornets2-1136Top: Miller 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-0117
Boston Celtics1-1116Top: Maxey 40 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-0138
Atlanta Hawks2-1118Top: Barrett 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-1120
Milwaukee Bucks0-3133Top: Antetokounmpo 37 PTS, 14 REBBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons2-0111
Chicago Bulls1-2115Top: Vučević 28 PTS, 14 REBBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-1108
Utah Jazz1-1129Top: Kessler 22 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2125
Dallas Mavericks1-292Top: Wembanyama 40 PTS, 15 REBBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-2116
Phoenix Suns1-1120Top: Booker 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves2-0118
Portland Trail Blazers2-0114Top: Edwards 41 PTSBox score ›
That covers Pelicans vs Grizzlies: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28; Grizzlies visit the Kings Oct 25.
Pelicans vs Grizzlies FAQs
Who won Pelicans vs Grizzlies on Oct 22, 2025?
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 128-122 on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at FedExForum in Memphis. Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 35 points.
What are the Pelicans and Grizzlies records?
After this game the Pelicans were 0-1 and the Grizzlies were 1-0 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pelicans vs Grizzlies?
Zion Williamson scored 27 for the Pelicans. Ja Morant scored 35 for the Grizzlies.
Who leads the Pelicans vs Grizzlies season series?
The Pelicans lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Pelicans vs Grizzlies game?
The Pelicans beat the Grizzlies 114-106 on Jan 30, 2026 at home.
Where was Pelicans vs Grizzlies played?
At FedExForum in Memphis, the home arena of the Memphis Grizzlies.
What was the score by quarter in Pelicans vs Grizzlies?
Pelicans-Grizzlies: Q1 30-27, Q2 37-29, Q3 22-41, Q4 33-31.
What is next for the Pelicans and Grizzlies?
Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Grizzlies visit the Kings on Sunday, October 25 at 9:00 PM ET.