The Memphis Grizzlies were defeated by New Orleans Pelicans, 105-85, in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Game on Monday evening in FedExForum. The Grizzlies fell to 19-28 on the season and are now 12-10 at home. Memphis has lost six-straight games, tying a season-high streak. The Pelicans improved to 22-25 on the year.
After opening the game by shooting 6-for-17 (.353) from the floor and 0-for-7 from three-point range in the first quarter, the Pelicans made 33-of-57 (.579) shots the rest of the way, including going 9-for-19 (.474) from three.
Marc Gasol led Memphis with 22 points while grabbing eight rebounds and handing out six assists.