Bey, Queen Williamson leads the Pelicans past the Grizzlies, 114-106
Bey, Queen Williamson leads the Pelicans past the Grizzlies, 114-106
What do you really like about just what y’all have been able to do with the big lineup since coaches made that move? Just defending and limited to teams to uh offensive rebounding. And for you, I mean, does it help just kind of putting the ball in your hands *** little bit more with that group as well? Um, no, not necessarily. It’s just. Uh, right now, Herb is the point guard, so we just, uh, we just still try to stick to what we do, just, um, Yeah, just try to stick to what we do. The third quarter, um, y’all closed that quarter on *** 20 to 2 run. What do you feel like sparked your ability to, uh, close out that quarter? Uh, it was Jose. Jose hitting shots, making big plays, stuff, and just us being, uh, solid on the defensive end. Uh, that, that was all the defensive. We just hit big shots to close the quarter. OK, can you describe what it’s like playing next to two such strong forwards in Siddiq and Zion? I mean, it definitely helps *** lot because probably the, probably the best two defenders, 3 of the defenders is gonna be on on Z, uh, Siddiq and Trey, so it definitely helps *** lot of space, and then you just gotta worry about them, them 3. And Derek, where do you feel like that chemistry is between the three of you on the court, because you both, all three of you like to be in the paint as much as possible. Yeah, I mean, so we all just try to share the ball, all have, uh, opportunities, um, all, all take turns, uh, and we know like where to space out and just, and just move out of each other’s way. What have you learned about the ebbs and flows your rookie year so far? Uh, just stay consistent, just stay positive and just keep working.
Bey, Queen Williamson leads the Pelicans past the Grizzlies, 114-106
Bey, Queen Williamson leads the Pelicans past the Grizzlies, 114-106
Updated: 9:43 PM CST Jan 30, 2026
Saddiq Bey and Derik Queen each had 22 points, Zion Williamson added 21 and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-106 on Friday night.Williamson had his fourth consecutive game with 20-plus points. Herb Jones added 16 points to help the Pelicans improve to 13-37.Cam Spencer and Jaren Jackson, Jr. each had 16 points for Memphis. Cedric Coward added 13 and Jock Landale had 12. The Grizzlies are 18-28.Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant was inactive for the fourth consecutive game because of a sprained left elbow. Morant, who last played Jan. 21 against Atlanta, has missed 25 games this season.New Orleans outscored Memphis 35-15 in the third quarter to take a 93-76 lead.The Pelicans made five 3-pointers in the third quarter, including three from Jose Alvarado. New Orleans was just as stout on the defensive end, holding the Grizzlies to its second-lowest scoring quarter of the season.Up nextGrizzlies: Host Minnesota on Saturday nightPelicans: At Philadelphia on Saturday night
NEW ORLEANS —
Saddiq Bey and Derik Queen each had 22 points, Zion Williamson added 21 and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-106 on Friday night.
Williamson had his fourth consecutive game with 20-plus points. Herb Jones added 16 points to help the Pelicans improve to 13-37.
Cam Spencer and Jaren Jackson, Jr. each had 16 points for Memphis. Cedric Coward added 13 and Jock Landale had 12. The Grizzlies are 18-28.
Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant was inactive for the fourth consecutive game because of a sprained left elbow. Morant, who last played Jan. 21 against Atlanta, has missed 25 games this season.
New Orleans outscored Memphis 35-15 in the third quarter to take a 93-76 lead.
The Pelicans made five 3-pointers in the third quarter, including three from Jose Alvarado. New Orleans was just as stout on the defensive end, holding the Grizzlies to its second-lowest scoring quarter of the season.
Up next
Grizzlies: Host Minnesota on Saturday night
Pelicans: At Philadelphia on Saturday night