The Memphis Grizzlies (29 - 20) defeated the host New Orleans Pelicans (18 - 29) 110 - 95, on Monday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. This was a tight game between two streaking teams that featured 14 lead changes and 11 ties. The Pelicans led 86 - 84 with seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter but the Grizzlies turned it up at that point, out - scoring the Pelicans 24 - 11 the rest of the way. Vince Carter was a big part of that late surge by Memphis as he exploded for 11 of his 13 points in the final five minutes. With this win the Grizzlies are 8 - 1 in their last nine games and have won four straight, while the Pelicans finished their seven - game home stand with a 5 - 2 record. The Grizzlies' bench contributed 48 points to the winning cause. Jeff Green led the team in scoring, with 24 points (8 - 13 FG, 3 - 4 3Pt, 5 - 5 FT), along with seven rebounds, in 33 minutes off the bench. Zach Randolph tallied a double - double with 22 points (10 - 15 FG, 2 - 3 FT) and 12 rebounds, in 32 minutes. Mike Conley also notched a double - double, with 17 points (5 - 7 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 6 - 6 FT) and 10 assists, along with four rebounds, in 28 minutes. The Grizzlies shot 60 percent from the field and 56 percent from long range, including 5 - 6 from deep in the fourth quarter to run away with this one. The Pelicans were missing Tyreke Evans (knee) for the third straight game. Norris Cole did a good job starting in Evans' place, as he finished with 23 points (9 - 15 FG, 3 - 3 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT), six assists and three rebounds, in 37 minutes. Anthony Davis tallied 23 points (10 - 20 FG, 1 - 2 3Pt, 2 - 3 FT) in 37 minutes as well. He also chipped in nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block. No one else scored in double digits for the Pelicans as they saw their win streak stopped short at two games. Next the Pelicans will visit San Antonio for a Wednesday night contest. The Grizzlies will have a few days off before visiting New York to face the Knicks on Friday
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