Grizzlies offense overwhelms Pelicans for fifth straight win
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) is guarded by New Orleans Pelicans center Daniel Theis (10) on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. JJJ led the Grizzlies with 29 points. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 of his game-high 29 points in the second half to lead the Grizzlies to their fifth straight win. He added a career-high-tying seven assists as he produced yet another piece of evidence in his growing case as one of the league’s best players.
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