BREAKING: Zion Williamson, Marcus Smart, Dyson Daniels Status For Pelicans-Grizzlies, 2/12

New Orleans takes on the Memphis Grizzlies in an important Western Conference game for the Pelicans.

On paper, Monday's Western Conference game features the New Orleans Pelicans (31-22, 6th in Western Conference), who should efficiently dispatch the Memphis Grizzlies (18-35, 13th in Western Conference)...that's on paper.  The Memphis Grizzlies hope to break their eight-game skid against the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum.

The season series has the Grizzlies with a 2-1 advantage.  Without Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, and Desmond Bane on the floor, New Orleans should be heavy favorites against CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram, and Jonas Valanciunas, even with Zion Williamson questionable.

For the second consecutive game, guard Dyson Daniels will be absent for New Orleans, while center Cody Zeller is questionable.  As a result, the Pelicans have called forward E.J. Liddell for tonight's game.

Dec 19, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dunks against Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and forward David Roddy (21) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports / Dec 19, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dunks against Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and forward David Roddy (21) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports

NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES

GAME INFO

• Teams: New Orleans Pelicans (31-22) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-35)
• Game: Regular Season Game #54 • Road Game #29
• Venue: FedExForum • Memhpis, TN
• Date/Time: Feb. 12, 2024 • 7:00 PM (CT)
• TV: Bally Sports • Radio: WRNO 99.5 FM
• Streaming: Live Streaming for a free trial on FuboTV
• Officials: Tyler Ford (#39), Justin Van Duyne (#64), Danielle Scott (#87)
• Uniforms: Trail Blazers - Statement Edition (Blue) vs. Pelicans - Association Edition (White)

LAST 10 GAMES

• Pelicans: 6-4
• Grizzlies: 2-8

New Orleans is favored by 9.5 points.

TEAM COMPARISON

• SCORING: Pelicans - 116.5 PPG, Grizzlies - 107.1 PPG
• POINTS ALLOWED: Pelicans - 112.4 PPG, Grizzlies - 113.4 PPG
• FIELD GOAL %: Pelicans - 48.9%, Grizzlies - 43.9%
• 3-PT SHOTS: Pelicans - 37.9%, Grizzlies - 34.8%
• FTs: Pelicans - 76.5%, Grizzlies - 76.5%
• REBOUNDS: Pelicans 44.2 RPG, Grizzlies - 41.7 RPG

Dec 26, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) dribbles against Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) during overtime at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

PELICANS INJURY REPORT - 2/12/2024

OUT

• Dyson Daniels (Left Knee; Soreness)

QUESTIONABLE

• Zion Williamson (Left Foot)
• Cody Zeller (Knee)

Jan 9, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (36) celebrates after he makes a three point shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES INJURY REPORT - 2/12/2024

OUT

• Desmond Bane (Left Ankle, Sprain)
• Brandon Clarke (Left Achilles)
• Jake LaRavia (Left Ankle, Sprain)
• Ja Morant (Right Shoulder - OUT FOR SEASON)
• Marcus Smart (Ring Finger; Central Slip Tear)

DOUBTFUL

• Derrick Rose (Right Ankle, Soreness)
• Ziarie Williams (Left Hand, Bone Contusion)

Probable Starters

New Orleans Pelicans

• CJ McCollum
• Herb Jones
• Brandon Ingram
• Jonas Valanciunas
• Zion Williamson (questionable)

Memphis Grizzlies

• Vince Williams
• Santi Aldama
• Jaren Jackson Jr.
• John Konchar
• Jacob Gilyard