Grizzlies vs. Pelicans: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Memphis Grizzlies (40-18) play against the New Orleans Pelicans (34-34) at Smoothie King Center Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Tuesday February 15, 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 0, New Orleans Pelicans 0 (8:00 pm ET) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Joe Mullinax …

The Memphis Grizzlies (40-18) play against the New Orleans Pelicans (34-34) at Smoothie King Center

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Tuesday February 15, 2022

Memphis Grizzlies 0, New Orleans Pelicans 0 (8:00 pm ET)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
With Morant out tonight, Tyus Jones and Desmond Bane have to attack McCollum/Graham off the pick and roll consistently. If Tyus’ floater is falling it will be a long night for NOLA. If not? Pelicans will live with giving the struggling from three overall Grizzlies those looks. – 8:08 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
I’m actually starting to be impressed with the number of ways in which Jalen Duren’s name has been mispronounced on the Memphis-Cincinnati ESPN+ broadcast. Dur-on, Dur-an, Doo-ran, Doo-ren. Everything but the actual pronunciation. – 8:06 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Hello my friends. @JoeMullinax back with you for Grizzlies-Pelicans. Ask me anything these next 10 minutes – life (briefly) without Ja? Best kinds of spreadable treats? Potential Wrestlemania main events? Talk to me. – 8:00 PM
Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
Memphis looked fantastic in first half vs Cincy. Now someone get these announcers a pronunciation guide. just an outrageous announcing performance. Thought we had new players haha. – 7:53 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
GRIZZ TWITTER, HIT THE RT IF YOU’RE TAPPED IN. – 7:52 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Jalen Duren played 4 mins, DeAndre Williams sat the final 8 mins and Memphis leads Cincinnati 41-26 at halftime. Actually extended the lead with Williams out. That’s just as impressive as anything Tigers did at Houston. – 7:51 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
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Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
first five 🆚 @New Orleans Pelicans
〽️ @Tyus Jones
〽️ @Desmond Bane
〽️ @Ziaire Williams
〽️ @jarenjacksonjr
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Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Compelling battle going on in Cincinnati. What will we see more of tonight? Memphis defensive stops or butchered pronunciations of Memphis names by the announcers? – 7:27 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
That’s just Brandon Ingram making a young fan’s day, posing for a fun long distance selfie.
This after already taking two pics with several others sitting courtside upon finishing his pregame warmups. #GenuineGoodGuy pic.twitter.com/xuc9sJlrbP7:23 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ahem, let’s just get ahead of this.
Whatever jokes you’re thinking about tweeting if the Grizzlies win without Ja Morant — save them. Not funny. – 7:22 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Try your hand in Pelicans Courtside Challenge on the homepage of our app for your chance to win two club seats to attend Pelicans vs. Hornets on 3/11! 🎟️
#WBD | @SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/Zk4NIGg52J7:17 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans starters tonight:
Devonte’ Graham
CJ McCollum
Brandon Ingram
Herb Jones
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:16 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
#Pelicans starters tonight 🙌
@Verizon pic.twitter.com/nQlMwzZRHN7:15 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Starters:
Devonte’ Graham
CJ McCollum
Brandon Ingram
Herb Jones
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:15 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Pregame with the Pelicans Hype Team! 🔥
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Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant is out for today’s game. Taylor Jenkins said before the game that he still had some soreness in his ankle. Grizzlies playing it safe. – 7:08 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Ja Morant is out, Grizzlies say. – 7:04 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Memphis says Ja Morant is OUT tonight. – 7:04 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Taylor Jenkins on combo #Pelicans now have with Ingram and McCollum: “For 48 minutes, you’re now going to have what we call ‘professional scorers,’ elite scorers out there at all times. You’re (always) going to have one guy who’s going to put a lot of pressure on the defense.” – 6:44 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
How does Taylor Jenkins view the addition of CJ McCollum to the Pelicans? If minutes are staggered as such, it gives Willie Green the opportunity to have one “professional scorer” on the floor at all times. #HighPraise6:41 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Coach Jenkins has departed the Zoom call. So at this time I will depart the Twitter machine. But fear not, Grizzlies fans – I will be back with you closer to tip-off of Memphis vs. New Orleans. @JoeMullinax signing off for now. – 6:40 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Coach Jenkins is aware of the current history between the Grizzlies/Pelicans but added that his team has grown up since they saw them last in November. Jenkins added that it will boil down to the size, physicality and them raising their level on the offensive end. – 6:40 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Taylor Jenkins, asked about Grizzlies’ 1-6 record vs. #Pelicans since 2019-20: “We definitely have an unfortunate history with this team. There’s a physicality we haven’t met… we’ve grown up a lot in the last two and a half years, especially since (Nov. 13 loss here).” – 6:38 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Jenkins was asked about Ja Morant’s style of play entering the All-Star stage. He says that Ja is going to “fit in perfectly” and that Morant has to be one of the most entertaining players in the NBA. – 6:38 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Jenkins says that for 48 minutes the Pelicans are going to have “professional scorers” on the floor. He complimented the screen-setting of their bigs and says that McCollum is an “ultimate pro” that makes their offense even more dynamic. – 6:37 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
I asked Jenkins about their issues against the Pelicans in the past. Jenkins says they have not been physical enough against NOLA in the past and they’ve lacked game plan discipline, plus he acknowledges their talented offensive scorers. He says they need better pace overall. – 6:36 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Coach Jenkins said Ja Morant is trending in a good direction and is a game-time decision tonight vs Pelicans. – 6:35 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Ja Morant (left ankle) is a game-time decision, Taylor Jenkins says. – 6:34 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Ja Morant (ankle) is a game-time decision to play vs. #Pelicans, according to Taylor Jenkins – 6:34 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Taylor Jenkins says in pregame media that Ja Morant (left ankle) is a true game-time decision for tonight’s Pelicans-Grizzlies matchup. – 6:34 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Taylor Jenkins says Ja Morant (left ankle soreness) will be a game time decision tonight against the Pelicans. – 6:34 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Hello friends. Welcome to @JoeMullinax Tuesday Night Grizzlies – pregame coverage, in-game coverage, postgame coverage, a game recap, and a partridge in a pear tree. First up, Coach Jenkins’ pregame media availability. – 6:27 PM
Jamie Hudson @JamieHudson_
Blazers Injury Report:
Eric Bledsoe (left Achilles), Joe Ingles (left knee; ACL tear), Keon Johnson (right ankle; sprain), Lillard (core muscle), Little (left shoulder), Didi Louzada (left knee; recovery) and Dennis Smith Jr. (right elbow; sprain) are out for Wed.’s game at MEM – 5:44 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Eric Bledsoe (left Achilles), Joe Ingles (left knee), Keon Johnson (right ankle), Damian Lillard (core muscle recovery), Nassir Little (left shoulder recovery), Didi Louzada (left knee) and Dennis Smith Jr. (right elbow) are out for Wednesday’s game at Memphis. – 5:41 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Back at it again at SKC 😌
#UktraDrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/CbOwv9XRSI5:39 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
16 threes made in last night’s game, let’s keep it up 🔥
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New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
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Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
You know @Ziaire Williams is gonna bring the energy 🗣
Check Z out in the latest edition of #GrizzMicdUp
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New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Hey Trey 🔥
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New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Thursday at 6:30 p.m. outside section 104, Mrs. Benson will join the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Council (NOMGIC) to autograph copies of a limited edition Mardi Gras poster prior to tip-off vs. Dallas.
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New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Listen in to @ErinESummers #PelicansGameday Rundown 🏀 pic.twitter.com/ibraQ24Xvk4:18 PM

Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Gameday ICYMI: In a time of broken basketball promises, the Grizzlies have delivered. Plus: Four on-court things I liked about the team last week.
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Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
Lowe Post podcast: @Howard Beck and I unpack the SImmons-Harden fallout, what’s next for both teams, Kyrie’s future, much more — plus early thoughts on new-look Pelicans and Kings:
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Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
New podcast with @Chris Herrington talking All-Star game and previewing the upcoming Ja Morant series podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…3:14 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
no trip is easy round @Jaren Jackson Jr. 🚫
1️⃣3️⃣ makes his debut on the @nba defensive player ladder. pic.twitter.com/5Pw5VsQB4x2:57 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
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