New Orleans Pelicans (5-27, 15th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans enters the matchup against Los Angeles as losers of nine straight games. The Pelicans are 3-16 against conference opponents. New Orleans ...

This game was the second of a back-to-back that started on Thursday in the Pelicans’ loss to the Houston Rockets. This now marks a new low for the team this season as they now hold a 5-27 record, which is the worst in the NBA after the Washington Wizards moved to 5-23 following their Thursday night win over the Charlotte Hornets.

They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Pelicans 104-88. If the Grizzlies keep playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 22-10 in no time. On the other hand, the Pelicans will have to make due with a 5-27 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

Ja Morant's right shoulder is bothering him again after the Grizzlies' star guard was knocked out of Memphis' 132-124 victory in New Orleans.

New Orleans comes into a matchup with Memphis as losers of five straight home games. The teams match up Friday for the first time this season.

The Memphis Grizzlies (21-10) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (5-26) on  Friday. Tip-off from Smoothie King Center is at 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

With the disappointing 5-22 start to the 2024-25 NBA season, it would take something akin to divine intervention if the New Orleans Pelicans want to qualify for the NBA postseason. Unfortunately, this is a matter that the team is all too familiar with.

The New Orleans Pelicans seem to be ready to blow it up. Jovan Buha of The Athletic is reporting that the Pelicans are shopping Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and CJ McCollum to teams in the NBA.

The Rockets are on the road but looking no worse for wear. After three quarters their offense has really been able to impose its will, dominating the Pelicans 108-80. The Rockets entered the matchup having won three straight and they're just one quarter away from another.

Jalen Green scored 30 points in less than 30 minutes on the court, and the Houston Rockets cruised to a 128-111 victory over the hapless and injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans.