Pelicans Edge Grizzlies 135-134 in OT Despite Ty Jerome’s 40

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 135-134 in overtime Monday, November 2, 2026, overcoming a game-high 40 points from Ty Jerome behind Zion Williamson’s 25 points and 11 rebounds. New Orleans came away with the road win at FedExForum after Memphis erased a five-point fourth-quarter deficit to force overtime.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Pelicans Establish a Narrow Lead

New Orleans outscored Memphis 34-31 in the opening quarter, establishing an early advantage in a matchup that ultimately required an extra period to settle.

Second Quarter: Memphis Moves Ahead

The Grizzlies responded with a 31-25 second quarter, turning their three-point deficit into a 62-59 halftime lead. Memphis scored 31 points in each of the first two periods while limiting New Orleans to its lowest-scoring quarter of the first half.

Third Quarter: New Orleans Scores 41

The Pelicans delivered the highest-scoring quarter of the game, outscoring Memphis 41-33. That eight-point advantage changed the direction of the contest and put New Orleans ahead 100-95 entering the fourth.

Fourth Quarter: Grizzlies Force Overtime

Memphis answered with a 29-24 fourth quarter, drawing even at 124-124 after regulation. The Grizzlies recovered the entire five-point deficit, giving themselves another opportunity to protect their home court.

Overtime: Pelicans Finish One Point Ahead

New Orleans outscored Memphis 11-10 in the extra period to secure the 135-134 victory. After both teams had taken turns recovering from deficits, the Pelicans produced the narrow advantage that decided the game.

Key Performers

• Ty Jerome, Memphis: Led all scorers with 40 points, accounting for nearly 30% of the Grizzlies’ scoring.
• Zion Williamson, New Orleans: Led the Pelicans with 25 points and 11 rebounds, recording a double-double in the road victory.
• Jeremiah Fears, New Orleans: Paced the visitors with seven assists as the Pelicans finished with 27.
• Cam Spencer, Memphis: Led the Grizzlies with seven assists, contributing to a 30-assist team performance.
• Cameron Boozer, Memphis: Collected a team-high nine rebounds as Memphis finished with a 49-47 rebounding advantage.

NerdSports Stat: New Orleans won despite a 12-point deficit in scoring from three-pointers. The Pelicans offset that gap with a 10-point advantage on two-pointers and a three-point advantage at the free-throw line—exactly enough for a one-point victory.

Game Analysis: More Attempts Offset Memphis’ Efficiency

Memphis posted the stronger shooting percentages, making 51.6% of its field-goal attempts and 45.0% of its three-pointers. The Grizzlies finished 47-for-91 overall and 18-for-40 from beyond the arc, compared with New Orleans’ 48-for-101 overall and 14-for-37 from three-point range.

The Pelicans countered that efficiency with volume. Their 10 additional field-goal attempts helped them finish with one more made basket despite shooting 47.5%. New Orleans also converted 25 of 30 free throws, while Memphis made 22 of 27. Both teams missed five attempts at the line, but the Pelicans’ three additional makes mattered in a one-point result.

Memphis held modest advantages in rebounds and assists, but those edges were not enough to separate the teams. The quarter-by-quarter totals show the decisive swings: New Orleans’ 41-point third quarter established a five-point lead, Memphis recovered in the fourth, and the Pelicans ultimately outperformed the Grizzlies by one point in overtime.

Closing Context: Pelicans Improve to 3-4

New Orleans improved to 3-4 overall and 1-2 on the road, while Memphis stood at 6-1 overall and 2-1 at home following its first loss of the season. Both Western Conference teams return to action Wednesday, November 4: the Pelicans host the Utah Jazz, and the Grizzlies host the Indiana Pacers. Both games are scheduled for 5:00 p.m. PST.

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