The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the host Memphis Grizzlies, 95 - 91, at FedEx Forum on Wednesday. These teams have gone to overtime the last three times they faced one another and this matchup nearly hit extra time once again. The Pelicans actually led for the final 38 minutes, as it took a 30 - 18 fourth quarter for the Grizzlies to make it a game. New Orleans got it done with defense, as they held Memphis to 37 percent from the field (33 - of - 89) and 18 percent from three - point range (6 - of - 33). The Pelicans shot 49 percent from the field and 44 percent from three - point range on their end, despite being dominated in rebounding and second - chance points. The Pelicans (23 - 34) are battling to remain in the playoff hunt and road wins like this are necessary to achieve that goal. Solomon Hill was the surprising hero, as he led the team with 23 points, five rebounds and two steals on 8 - of - 11 from the field. Jrue Holiday was second on the team, finishing with 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists on 8 - of - 13 shooting. Anthony Davis scored just four points in the first half, but still accrued 18 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks for the game. Alexis Ajinca was the only other Pelican in double figures, as he amassed 12 points, 10 rebounds, three steals and two blocks. The Grizzlies (34 - 24) have been disappointing on offense all season and they were let down by it once again here. Mike Conley led Memphis in scoring, as he collected 17 points, two rebounds and four assists. Zach Randolph was second on the team, providing 16 points and nine rebounds off the bench. Marc Gasol was the only other Memphis player in double figures, as he accumulated 15 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists in a near triple - double.
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