The New Orleans Pelicans are on a two-game winning streak heading into Monday, but they face their toughest challenge yet as they head on the road to take on the undefeated Memphis Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies were not expected to be just as dominant as they are already, given that they really just began a rebuild. Cam Boozer hasn't been the most efficient, but he looks great. Ty Jerome has been off to a crazy start at point guard. They lead the league (per game) in points, rebounds and three-point percentage. 

This will be an interesting matchup for the Pelicans, who are finding their identity. They have been elite at scoring at the rim and in fast-break opportunities. The thing is, Memphis is great at stopping both of those things.

It will also be interesting to see what happens with Dejounte Murray, assumed to be back in this game, as the team has won the last two games with a new starting lineup.

Here is a quick rundown of important information to know before the game tips off:

Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM CT
Location: FedExForum (Memphis, TN)

Streaming: Pelicans+
TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Local Radio: WWL 870 AM

Moneyline: MEM -196
Spread: MEM -5.5
Over/Under: 233.5

Pelicans:  G Jeremiah Fears, Herb Jones, F Trey Murphy III, F Zion Williamson, C Karlo Matkovic

*last game starters, Dejounte Murray's return could change things

Grizzlies: G Ty Jerome, F Jaylen Wells, F Cedric Coward, F Cameron Boozer, C Zach Edey

Pelicans

Malik Dia - Questionable (G League Two-Way)

Yves Missi - Out (Left Knee Contusion/Bone Bruise)

Trey Murphy III - Probable (Bilateral Patella Tendinopathy)

Jaron Pierre Jr. - Doubtful (G League Two-Way)

Jordan Poole - Out (Left Ankle Tendinopathy)

Julian Reese - Probable (G League Two-Way)

Grizzlies

Scotty Pippen Jr. - Doubtful (Low Back Soreness)

Quinten Post - Questionable (Right Ankle Sprain)

Can the Pelicans pull off what they are good at?

New Orleans has been great in the paint. With Zach Edey and a bigger lineup, Memphis is good at defending that. The Pelicans have also been one of the best fast-break teams, forcing a ton of turnovers, but the Grizzlies have allowed the fewest fast-break points. Teams have shot worse from three against New Orleans this year, but Memphis is one of the two or three best shooting teams in the league. This could be a tough matchup for the Pelicans if they aren't the ones to dictate the game early on.

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