Zion Williamson scores 25 as Pelicans beat Grizzlies 135–134
Zion Williamson added 11 rebounds and 4 assists as Pelicans won.
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Memphis Grizzlies 135–134.
Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 25 points, adding 11 rebounds and 4 assists while shooting 9-for-15 from the field and 7-for-9 from the free-throw line. Williamson's presence inside was a key factor in the close contest, as he also contributed 4 offensive and 7 defensive rebounds.
Karlo Matkovic matched Williamson's scoring output with 25 points of his own, including 5 three-pointers on 8 attempts, and added 6 rebounds. Derik Queen supported the Pelicans with 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Trey Murphy III chipped in 18 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.
For the Grizzlies, Ty Jerome was the standout performer, scoring a game-high 40 points on 14-of-22 shooting, including 5 three-pointers. He also contributed 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals but committed 4 turnovers. Cameron Boozer added 18 points and 9 rebounds, including 2 blocks, while Isaiah Stewart scored 14 points with 5 rebounds and 2 blocks.
The game was tightly contested throughout, with both teams displaying strong offensive efforts. The Pelicans' balanced scoring and Williamson's dominance on the boards ultimately edged out the Grizzlies by a single point in this thrilling encounter.
Top performers
Ty Jerome (Memphis Grizzlies): 40 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 2 STL, 4 TO, 14 FGM, 22 FGA, 5 3PM, 6 3PA, 7 FTM, 8 FTA, 5 DREB, 3 +/-, 36:34 MIN.
Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans): 25 PTS, 11 REB, 4 AST, 0 TO, 9 FGM, 15 FGA, 7 FTM, 9 FTA, 4 OREB, 7 DREB, 4 PF, 3 +/-, 35:21 MIN.
What's next
Memphis Grizzlies host Indiana Pacers — November 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST.
New Orleans Pelicans host Utah Jazz — November 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST.
Box score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 34 | 25 | 41 | 24 | 11 | 135 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 31 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 10 | 134 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 39:47 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 5/11 | 0 |
| Zion Williamson | 35:21 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 9/15 | 0 |
| Karlo Matkovic | 28:48 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 9/13 | 1 |
| Herbert Jones | 27:44 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3/8 | 2 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 38:27 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 5/17 | 4 |
| Saddiq Bey | 36:11 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 7/16 | 0 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 13:13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2/4 | 0 |
| Bryce McGowens | 5:47 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 |
| Derik Queen | 24:05 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 7/13 | 1 |
| Trendon Watford | 15:37 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1/3 | 0 |
Full box score
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | TO | STL | BLK | 3P | FT | OREB | DREB | PF | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 39:47 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 5/11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | -4 |
| Zion Williamson | 35:21 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 9/15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 7/9 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Karlo Matkovic | 28:48 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 9/13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5/8 | 2/4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| Herbert Jones | 27:44 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3/8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3/7 | 0/0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 38:27 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 5/17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0/6 | 2/2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -1 |
| Saddiq Bey | 36:11 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 7/16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/8 | 2/2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | -7 |
| AJ Johnson | 0:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAndre Jordan | 0:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 13:13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Bryce McGowens | 5:47 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -6 |
| Derik Queen | 24:05 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 7/13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 | 5/6 | 1 | 6 | 3 | -6 |
| Julian Reese | 0:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trendon Watford | 15:37 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1/3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 2/2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
FG, 3P and FT show made/attempted shots. TO: turnovers. —: unavailable. Zero recorded minutes does not establish a player’s availability or DNP status.
Memphis Grizzlies
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wells | 33:51 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 6/11 | 0 |
| Cameron Boozer | 37:51 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 5/11 | 2 |
| Zach Edey | 19:24 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 2/6 | 1 |
| Cedric Coward | 30:38 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 3/6 | 1 |
| Ty Jerome | 36:34 | 40 | 5 | 5 | 14/22 | 4 |
| Jerami Grant | 24:05 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 4/8 | 1 |
| GG Jackson | 16:13 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3/8 | 2 |
| Jahmai Mashack | 0:11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| Kris Murray | 19:29 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0/2 | 0 |
| Cam Spencer | 19:10 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 4/7 | 3 |
| Isaiah Stewart | 27:34 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 6/10 | 2 |
Full box score
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | TO | STL | BLK | 3P | FT | OREB | DREB | PF | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wells | 33:51 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 6/11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3/8 | 1/1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Cameron Boozer | 37:51 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 5/11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2/5 | 6/7 | 1 | 8 | 5 | -2 |
| Zach Edey | 19:24 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 2/6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0/0 | 2/2 | 6 | 3 | 6 | -10 |
| Cedric Coward | 30:38 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 3/6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/5 | 2/4 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 8 |
| Ty Jerome | 36:34 | 40 | 5 | 5 | 14/22 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5/6 | 7/8 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Carson Cooper | 0:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerami Grant | 24:05 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 4/8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2/4 | 1/2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Taylor Hendricks | 0:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GG Jackson | 16:13 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3/8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0/4 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -13 |
| Karim Lopez | 0:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahmai Mashack | 0:11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Murray | 19:29 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0/2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0/1 | 0/0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | -6 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | 0:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Spencer | 19:10 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 4/7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2/4 | 3/3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Isaiah Stewart | 27:34 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 6/10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2/3 | 0/0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
FG, 3P and FT show made/attempted shots. TO: turnovers. —: unavailable. Zero recorded minutes does not establish a player’s availability or DNP status.
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