Grizzlies Beat Pelicans 133-128 in OT for NBA Cup Win

The Memphis Grizzlies secured a thrilling 133-128 overtime victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night in New Orleans, advancing their position in the NBA Cup's West Group B with standout performances from Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jaylen Wells.

Jackson led the Grizzlies with 27 points, including a crucial assist to Wells for a game-sealing dunk late in overtime. Wells contributed 25 points, highlighted by multiple three-pointers during a key third-quarter surge. Rookie center Zach Edey added 21 points, 15 rebounds and two blocks, anchoring Memphis' interior defense. The Grizzlies outscored the Pelicans by 39 points during the 35 minutes Edey played, underscoring his impact on both ends of the court. The win improved Memphis to 2-1 in group play, while New Orleans finished at 0-4, having snapped a nine-game losing streak with a victory on Monday.

The game unfolded as a back-and-forth battle. New Orleans built a commanding 68-53 halftime lead, fueled by guard Jose Alvarado's hot shooting. Alvarado scored 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting in his first 12 minutes, including four three-pointers that sparked a 17-point advantage early in the second quarter. Forward Saddiq Bey...