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.

The Grizzlies have done this despite Ja Morant missing 10 games already, as the star point guard was sidelined for most of November with a right hip subluxation and pelvic muscle strains. Returning from that injury on Monday,