New Orleans takes on the Memphis Grizzlies after CJ McCollum scored 45 points in the Pelicans' 123-119 overtime victory over the Utah Jazz.

CJ McCollum is not looking at this as a lost season for the struggling New Orleans Pelicans. When the Pelicans play the host Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, McCollum will be coming off his second 45-plus-point performance this month.

The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Memphis Grizzlies in this NBA matchup at the FedExForum on Friday, January 24th.WATCH: Pelicans vs Grizzlies Live | Stream free on FuboZion Williamson will sit for New Orleans as he continues to manage some nagging injuries.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 29 points with seven assists and Luke Kennard added a season-high 27 as the host Memphis Grizzlies won their fifth straight with a 139-126 victory Friday over the New Orleans Pelicans.

We've got another exciting Western Conference contest on Friday's NBA schedule as the Memphis Grizzlies will host the New Orleans Pelicans. Memphis is 29-15 overall and 17-5 at home, while New Orleans is 12-32 overall and 4-16 on the road.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Desmond Bane had 20 points and 14 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 139-126 on Friday night. Luke Kennard added 27 points,

McCollum has shouldered more of the scoring load in games the Pelicans have been without Zion Williamson. He is averaging 30.6 points in January in the seven games Williamson has missed. McCollum is averaging just 13 points in the four games Williamson also played.

The New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies both entered FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, on Friday night on four-game winning streaks.

The New Orleans Pelicans (12-32) are visiting the Memphis Grizzlies (29-15) on Friday night; find out how to watch the free live stream here.

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we take a look at this next meeting between Southwest Division rivals. The New Orleans Pelicans (12-32) will take on the Memphis Grizzlies (29-15) as the two side continue their season series.

The Grizzlies added their star point guard to the injury report on Friday morning due to an illness. Santi Aldama, who left Wednes

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