Saddiq Bey scored a season-high 36 points, including 19 in the fourth quarter, to lead the New Orleans Pelicans past the Memphis Grizzlies 133-127 on Friday night at FedExForum.
Trey Murphy III added 32 points, and Zion Williamson contributed 24 points with 11 rebounds as New Orleans snapped a three-game losing streak.
The Pelicans trailed by as many as 13 in the third quarter, but a fourth-quarter surge fueled by Bey and Williamson carried them to victory.
Memphis was paced by Jaren Jackson Jr., who recorded 26 points and 12 rebounds, and Jock Landale, who added 24 points and 11 boards.
Cam Spencer scored 21 for the Grizzlies, shooting 7-of-9 overall and 4-of-6 from three-point range, but Memphis could not hold the lead in the final minutes.
New Orleans overcame a 123-122 deficit when Williamson completed a three-point play, and Bey followed with a corner three to seal the win.
The Grizzlies played without Ja Morant due to a left elbow UCL strain, limiting Memphis’ offensive options down the stretch.
Memphis shot 49% from the field and 38% from three, while New Orleans converted 46% overall and 36% from beyond the arc.
The Pelicans remain last in the Western Conference at 11-36, while Memphis falls to 18-25, just outside the 10th playoff position.
New Orleans continues its three-game road trip at San Antonio on Sunday, while the Grizzlies host the Denver Nuggets later the same day.
