Pelicans at Grizzlies Halftime Report

The New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies halftime report on Mar. 8.
Pelicans at Grizzlies Halftime Report
Pelicans at Grizzlies Halftime Report /

The New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies halftime report on Mar. 8.

FIRST QUARTER

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  • The Pelicans announced Brandin Ingram would not participate in the game due to a hamstring injury.  Losing the team's leading scorer would be a challenge for the Pelicans.
  • New Orleans began the game with an uneven pace without Ingram and fell behind by 20 points to the Grizzlies.
  • McCollum remained aggressive.
  • Morant shot a few daggers, including a near half-court 3 pt shot. Bane was on fire early shooting 3 pointers - at one point he was 4-4 in 3 pt. shots.
  • Morant left the game in the first quarter after two early fouls at 1:47 remaining.
  • Devonte' Graham and McCollom kept firing to have the Pelicans competitive.  
  • Graham hit a 3 pointer to bring the Pelicans within 6 points at 39-33. 
  • Milton responded with a 3.
  • Memphis ended the first quarter leading the Pelicans 44-34.
  • Memphis scored 44 pts to the Pelicans 34 pts.

END OF FIRST QTR: 44-34

Mar 8, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) wait for play to resume during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

SECOND QUARTER

  • Memphis is out rebounding the Pelicans, especially on the offensive boards. 
  • Melton nailed a 3 pt shot to finish a 9-0 run by the Grizz.  62-47.
  • Morant added another foul.  3 for the star guard.
  • Alvardo stripped Morant, Herb Jones slammed it home!
  • Jones is starting to become active on the defensive side.
  • Morant at 14 pts with 2:30 left in the half.
  • The Grizzlies offensive rebounds and Bane are killing the Pelicans.
  • Another 9-0 run brings the lead back to 21 pts for the Grizzlies.
  • McCollum hits a floater to finish the half with 25 points.  Rest of the team only 16 pts.
  • Memphis scored 33 pts to the Pelicans 24 pts.

Halftime Score: Grizzlies 77, Pelicans 58

LEADERS AT HALFTIME

Pelicans

  • CJ McCollum - 25 pts, 65%
  • Devonte' Graham - 12 pts, 66.7%

Grizzlies

  • Desmond Bane - 18 pts, 63.6%
  • Ja Morant - 14 pts, 66.7%
  • De'Anthony Melton - 11 pts, 50%

Pelicans Shooting Chart

NOP vs MEM on 03_08_2022

Grizzlies Shooting Chart

NOP vs MEM on 03_08_2022 (1)

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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

Kyle T. Mosley