Pelicans (1-3), Grizzlies (3-2)
MEMPHIS – The New Orleans Pelicans ended their four-game preseason slate with a 142-101 loss to the Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum on Friday, Oct. 13. The Pelicans' starters got extended playing time in the first half but all but forward Dante Cunningham stayed on the bench in the second half.
The Pelicans will return to Memphis for the regular-season opener Wednesday, Oct. 18 before opening their home slate Friday, Oct. 20 vs. the defending world champion Golden State Warriors.
Guard Jrue Holiday led the Pelicans in the first half with 14 points while big men DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis added nine and seven points, respectively.