CJ McCollum scored 24 points, Zion Williamson added 23 points and seven rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 111-104 on Wednesday night in the season-opener for both teams. Brandon Ingram finished with 19 points and Jonas Valanciunas added 12 points and 12 rebounds.
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum drives against Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson drives against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr.
Desmond Bane led Memphis with 31 points, while Marcus Smart had 17 points. Xavier Tillman matched Smart’s 17 points and added 12 rebounds.
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