Pelicans vs. Grizzlies: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The New Orleans Pelicans (27-37) play against the Memphis Grizzlies (22-22) at FedExForum
Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Tuesday March 8, 2022
New Orleans Pelicans 0, Memphis Grizzlies 0 (7:30 pm ET)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
first five out vs. @New Orleans Pelicans
🥷 @Ja Morant
🎯 @Desmond Bane
🎱 @Ziaire Williams
🦄 @jarenjacksonjr
🥝 @RealStevenAdams
@Verizon | #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/tFZdl4vZ4q – 7:38 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
JV is a popular guy in Memphis pic.twitter.com/kOT6CtTVjT – 7:35 PM
Clay Bailey @claybailey9
Here are your starters for Grizzlies-Pelicans.
NOP: Tony Snell, Jaxon Hayes, ol’ friend Jonas Valanciunas, CJ McCollum, Herbert Jones.
Grizz start Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Steven Adams, Jaren Jackson Jr and Ziaire Williams.
Set your fantasy teams and betting line accordingly. – 7:35 PM
Clay Bailey @claybailey9
Good evening from Memphis where the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans tipoff in a few minutes. Your officials for the game — Kane Fitzgerald, Natalie Sago, Jenna Schroeder.
How about THAT @badunclep ??? – 7:32 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
almost that time……. pic.twitter.com/gfPUsZJzpm – 7:31 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Grizzlies trying to slay the CJ McCollum dragon again here tonight.
McCollum is averaging 26.6 points, 5.1 assists and 4.7 rebounds against the Grizzlies since the start of the 2019-20 season. – 7:28 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Starting 5’s for both squads
Pels: McCollum, Jones, Snell, Hayes, Valanciunas
Grizz: Ja, Bane, Ziaire, Trip, Adams.
No Ingram for the Pelicans – 7:26 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
I can’t even lie… Alize Johnson really does look like Lamar Jackson in person. 😂 – 7:25 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
✌️🥷 pic.twitter.com/F4v969qinq – 7:25 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Almost game time! Make sure to download the official Pelicans app to follow along with tonight’s game! >> https://t.co/4bmEJzuiPI
#WBD | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/o967KiVDBo – 7:16 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
familiar friends in the spot tonight. pic.twitter.com/44IPu4PcDl – 7:10 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Tony Snell
Jaxson Hayes
Jonas Valanciunas
Brandon Ingram is out. – 7:04 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
First 5 in Memphis 🖐️
#Pelicans | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/B4xU3NbL42 – 7:03 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans say Brandon Ingram (right hamstring soreness) is OUT tonight – 6:53 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
ja morant national TV game tonight pic.twitter.com/nalkOmtXns – 6:52 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
gettin close ⌚️ pic.twitter.com/57wij8fJLD – 6:51 PM
New Orleans Pelicans PR @PelicansPR
Brandon Ingram (right hamstring soreness) is OUT for tonight’s game at Memphis. – 6:49 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Tony Snell will start in Ingram’s spot – 6:49 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Pelicans say Brandon Ingram (right hamstring soreness) is OUT for tonight’s game against Memphis. – 6:48 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Make your Pelicans Pick N’ Roll predictions before halftime for a shot at a $200 team shop gift card courtesy of @CaesarsRewards !💰
Check it out on the home page of the Pelicans app: https://t.co/4AREdb1s6X pic.twitter.com/NEGPbdgxZg – 6:45 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Memphis already has swagger. It goes up a notch w/this cat. Here’s what Taylor Jenkins had to say about Dillon Brooks’ potential return: pic.twitter.com/0HzXEdvmzA – 6:45 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Special shout-out to all the incredible women apart of our organization on #InternationalWomensDay ❤️ pic.twitter.com/QUqxfpfsWQ – 6:42 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
what up fresh it’s our turn baby 🎵
@cintronworld | #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/dO2pN8bS3p – 6:41 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
*seconds* after De’Anthony Melton jumped into the waiting arms of Jonas Valanciunas pic.twitter.com/E4f52RYF6l – 6:35 PM
Michael Wallace @MyMikeCheck
Before @Memphis Grizzlies tip against Pelicans at @FedExForum, catching a vital discussion at Ashley HomeStore Women’s Empowerment Reception. Panel features MeMGrizz and @grindcitymedia’s top execs and talents @jessbensontv, @Meghan Triplett, Kandace Stewart and Abusheri Ohwofasa. pic.twitter.com/nA9E2kOd7W – 6:33 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
pink matter. pic.twitter.com/S0kwBYyUOY – 6:22 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
love the fits. love the fans 🤗
#UltraDrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/GkSDgbPF9y – 6:20 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Willie Green said Brandon Ingram began experiencing hamstring soreness after the Denver game. Ingram will warm up and see how he feels. – 6:03 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Willie Green says Brandon Ingram will go through his pregame warmup before his status is determined for tonight – 6:02 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Watch Live: Willie Green
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:00 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Coach Jenkins gave an update on Dillon Brooks and said hopefully he will be back in a week or so.
Dillon has done two 5v5 sessions and has a couple more this week. – 5:57 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Taylor Jenkins likes what De’Anthony Melton’s been doing on both sides of the ball — points out how good his net rating have been this year (@fastbreakbreak!!) and says he’ll likely get looks at guarding McCollum tonight – 5:52 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Taylor Jenkins said the hope is to get Dillon Brooks back “in a week or so.”
He’s done two 5-on-5 sessions. – 5:52 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Taylor Jenkins on a Dillon Brooks return:
“Hopefully in the next week or so.”
Doesn’t sound like Friday at home is a targeted date. – 5:51 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Taylor Jenkins says Dillon Brooks is getting close, no timetable. Hoping he’s back within the next week – 5:50 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Taylor Jenkins says New Orleans has played good basketball lately, and finding the right lineup combination — especially with integrating McCollum into the mix – 5:48 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
A preview of tonight’s Pelicans – Grizzlies game on today’s @PodcastPelicans with @dsallerson and Grizzlies radio announcer @EricHasseltine 🎙
Listen: https://t.co/1tG1AEiPig
iTunes: https://t.co/eZbaJdQ09b
#WBD | @SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/iGx3poPWM3 – 4:43 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
New @FrontOfficeShow is up! @Trevor_Lane and I talk Draymond coming back soon, Zion’s extension options, and then we went deep on all the picks owned and owed in the 1st round of the 2022 NBA Draft. We broke down the protections & projections for all 30!
youtu.be/5rXcDFo3MLA – 4:11 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 What CJ McCollum adds to the offense
🏀 How CJ unlocks Brandon Ingram
🏀 Chemistry with Zion will be just fine
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzBFEv
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBES9YyFq pic.twitter.com/j9i4sRd2MU – 3:30 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Warmin’ up in Memphis 🏀
Tune into TNT to watch or @ESPNRadioNOLA to listen in tonight at 6:30 CT! pic.twitter.com/IssEkRTwuC – 3:03 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
6:30? see you soon? – 3:03 PM
CJ McCollum @CJMcCollum
Never seen a trade say , “ pending Wilson’s approval “ . Such a bar 🤝 – 1:54 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Counting down til tip-off in Memphis! Here’s @dsallerson with your #PelicansGameDay rundown 🏀 pic.twitter.com/p6bhR5gLnL – 1:35 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
Celebrate 𝐇𝐄𝐑story 💙
A shoutout to the amazing women across our organization.
@Nike | #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/YiQo8FJlF7 – 1:32 PM
