The New Orleans Pelicans are set to get Zion Williamson back this week, with the top pick in the draft ready to make his season debut on Wednesday. Before that, though, the Pelicans on Monday will take on the Memphis Grizzlies, who boast an exciting rookie in Ja Morant.
Pelicans vs. Grizzlies
When: Monday, January 20
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
TV: TNT
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
New Orleans (16-27) has been playing well near the end of Williamson’s absence, with its last game being a close 133-130 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers at home. Derrick Favors led the Pelicans with 22 points and converted all 10 of his field goal attempts in the game. The Pelicans were unable to stop Kawhi Leonard, as his 39 points helped push the Clippers over the finish line. But the improved play of Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball, combined with the return of Williamson, has inspired optimism in New Orleans for now.
Memphis (20-22) has plenty of reason for optimism as well, as it continues its recent hot streak with a 113-109 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Dillon Brooks led the Grizzlies with 26 points in the victory and the team shot over 50 percent from the field. Brooks and Morant have developed nicely this season, with both the Grizzlies and the Pelicans looking to have the pieces in place to be tough opponents in the Western Conference in the years to come.
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