Ja Morant had 27 points and seven assists as the Memphis Grizzlies held a double-digit lead through most of the second half defeating the injury-riddled New Orleans Pelicans 120-109 in an NBA Cup game.

The Pelicans are getting healthier. Guards C.J. McCollum and Dejounte Murray are back after long absences. Potential starters Brandon Ingram (right calf soreness) and Trey Murphy (left knee contusion) are both listed as questionable. Pelicans star Zion Williamson (hamstring) remains out.

After a horrible loss to the Toronto Raptors, the shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans have a chance to bounce back against the Memphis Grizzlies. Unfortunately for

Ja Morant scored 27 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 23 and reserve Santi Aldama had 20 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to their first NBA Cup victory Friday, 120-109 over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans.

Latest injury updates on Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant ahead of Friday's game versus the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Pelicans released their injury report for Friday's game versus the Memphis Grizzlies, and Zion Williamson is out again with a hamstring injury. Williamson has played in just s

The Pelicans take on the Grizzlies in an NBA Cup matchup with Brandon Ingram listed as out for the third consecutive game due to injury.