Memphis Grizzlies (9-19, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (17-13, seventh in the Western Conference)
New Orleans; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Pelicans -4; over/under is 229.5
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis will attempt to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Grizzlies take on New Orleans.
The Pelicans are 11-11 in conference games. New Orleans averages 115.7 points and has outscored opponents by 2.4 points per game.
The Grizzlies have gone 6-16 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis has a 4-14 record against teams over .500.
The Pelicans average 115.7 points per game, 3.3 more points than the 112.4 the Grizzlies give up. The Grizzlies' 44.0% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.5 percentage points lower than the Pelicans have given up to their opponents (46.5%).
The two teams square off for the third time this season. The Grizzlies defeated the Pelicans 115-113 in their last matchup on Dec. 20. Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 34 points, and Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 34 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jonas Valanciunas is averaging 14.9 points and 10 rebounds for the Pelicans. Ingram is averaging 22.6 points over the last 10 games for New Orleans.
Desmond Bane is averaging 25.1 points and 5.2 assists for the Grizzlies. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 26.5 points and 1.5 blocks over the past 10 games for Memphis.
LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 6-4, averaging 119.5 points, 44.1 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 8.2 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 49.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.5 points per game.
Grizzlies: 4-6, averaging 109.4 points, 41.8 rebounds, 23.4 assists, 7.1 steals and 6.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.6 points.
INJURIES: Pelicans: Cody Zeller: day to day (ankle), Matt Ryan: out (calf), Larry Nance Jr.: out (rib).
Grizzlies: Marcus Smart: day to day (ankle), Brandon Clarke: out (achilles), Derrick Rose: out (hamstring), Steven Adams: out for season (knee), Luke Kennard: out (knee).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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