Pelicans-Grizzlies Injury Report, News, And Notes

Here are some news and notes for the New Orleans Pelicans-Memphis Grizzlies season opener.

The NBA season has finally arrived and New Orleans will face Memphis in their season opener. Despite injuries, both teams are eager for an opening night win.

Dec 31, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) controls the ball against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Pelicans-Grizzlies Injury Report 

New Orleans Pelicans

Out

• Trey Murphy III (Left Knee Partial Meniscectomy)
• Jose Alvarado (Right Knee Sprain)
• Naji Marshall (Right Knee Contusion)

Memphis Grizzlies

Out

• Ja Morant (League Suspension)
• Steven Adams (Knee Surgery)
• Brandon Clarke (Achilles Recovery)

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Betting Odds

As of 10/24 the line is even according to Caesars SportsBook. The over/under is 227.5

Notes

New Orleans has won 3 of their last 4 road season openers. Memphis and New Orleans last played a season opener in 2017. The Grizzlies won 103-91. Memphis has won it's last five games at home against the Pelicans.

How To Watch

• Who: New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies
• When: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
• Where: FedEX Forum, Memphis, TN
• TV: Bally Sports
• Radio: 99.5 FM

Pelicans Must Start Strong, Stay Healthy, Get Zion-Ingram-McCollum Rolling Early, Often