Latest News: Grizzlies Edge Pelicans in Thrilling Buzzer-Beater
Memphis Regains Momentum with Morant's Heroics
Memphis Grizzlies 115, New Orleans Pelicans 113
Memphis, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies emerged victorious in a nail-biting contest against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, thanks to a dramatic buzzer-beater from Ja Morant. The game, which was characterized by a bizarre series of events, has left both teams with mixed emotions. The Pelicans took an early lead, but the Grizzlies rallied back in the third quarter, outscoring their opponents 31-24. However, New Orleans mounted a furious comeback in the fourth, tying the game at 113 with just seconds remaining. With the game on the line, Morant drove to the basket and spun for a layup, sending the Grizzlies faithful into a frenzy. The Pelicans had a chance to tie the game with a last-second shot, but Zion Williamson's attempt fell short. Morant's heroics marked a triumphant return to form for the Memphis Grizzlies, who had struggled in recent games. The team's star guard has been battling a nagging knee injury but showed no signs of discomfort on Tuesday. "It felt great to be back out there with my teammates," said Morant. "We had a tough start, but we showed our toughness and resilience tonight." The Pelicans, meanwhile, were left to rue their missed opportunities. The team committed several costly turnovers in the closing minutes and failed to execute their final play. "It's a tough one to swallow," said New Orleans coach Willie Green. "We made too many mistakes down the stretch, and it cost us the game." The Grizzlies improved their record to 20-13 with the win, while the Pelicans fell to 17-16. The two teams will meet again in New Orleans on February 10.
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