Recap ·
October 20, 2026
Grizzlies overwhelm Pelicans 134-96
Mike Simons had 27 points, 9 rebounds, 14 assists and 7 steals as the Grizzlies improved to 1-0.
Mike Simons had 27 points, 9 rebounds, 14 assists and 7 steals on 10-of-15 shooting and the Grizzlies overwhelmed the Pelicans 134-96.
The Grizzlies took control in the third quarter, outscoring the Pelicans 33-18. The lead reached 42.
Vince Stephens added 18 points and 13 rebounds for the Grizzlies. Byron Freeman led the Pelicans with 24 points and 5 steals.
Yves Missi left with a strained hamstring and is expected to miss two games.
The Grizzlies are 1-0; the Pelicans fall to 0-1.