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.

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are playing well by sacrificing and doing the little things to make the team better.

The Memphis Grizzlies take on the New Orleans Pelicans tonight in a game in which the Grizzlies should be able to handle business. Memphis is the hottest team i

Memphis Grizzlies rookie center Zach Edey is close to a return. Edey has missed the last five games while dealing with an ankle injury. The injury was suffered against the Denver Nuggets on Nov. 17. Before the injury,