The Memphis Grizzlies snapped a two-game losing streak and earned their first win of the 2018 calendar year, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 105-102 on Wednesday night at FedExForum.
The trio of Tyreke Evans, Marc Gasol and JaMychal Green combined for 69 points as the Grizzlies held off a fourth quarter rally from the Pelicans. Evans led the way for the Grizzlies with 28 points (10-24 FG, 2-6 3P), including the final two free throws with 5.9 seconds remaining. Gasol added 21 points, 10 rebounds and a team-high seven assists while also stealing the ball from DeMarcus Cousins with 7.