NBA · November 2, 2026 · 8:10 PM ET
New Orleans Pelicans @ Memphis Grizzlies
Free LineCrush game report for New Orleans Pelicans @ Memphis Grizzlies on November 2, 2026, with matchup analysis and pick ideas generated for the daily slate. Reports can update as lineups, injuries, and odds develop, so confirm time-sensitive details before acting.
Matchup Analysis
Memphis's perfect start faces a more volatile Pelicans rotation
Memphis is 6-0 after beating Sacramento 136-105, while New Orleans is 2-0 with its recent starting group after defeating Atlanta 121-99. The Pelicans' current rotation picture is less stable than the record suggests, with Trey Murphy III probable, Scotty Pippen Jr. doubtful, and Quinten Post questionable.
SourceMemphis's guard depth can dilute individual production
Ty Jerome remains Memphis's starting primary ball-handler, but he has shot 7-for-27 across two games after back soreness emerged, and he has described a rotation that plays 10 to 11 deep. With Scotty Pippen Jr. doubtful, Cam Spencer is identified as a main beneficiary, adding another reason to expect Memphis's perimeter usage to spread.
New Orleans may shift creation away from Zion
Zion Williamson was told during the Atlanta game to screen more than handle, while coach Jamahl Mosley said Jeremiah Fears's speed changes how defenses guard both players. That role adjustment and Zion's recent late-game turnover concerns weaken the case for a large assist workload against Memphis.
Pelicans wings offer the clearest scoring upside
Trey Murphy III is listed probable with no reported minutes limit, and Mosley highlighted his decisive catch-and-shoot and downhill attacks. Saddiq Bey also started against Atlanta and scored 25, while Trendon Watford remained in the starting group and rotation, giving New Orleans several current avenues to replace missing or limited creation.
SourceMemphis's center rotation creates a rebound-versus-minutes split
Quinten Post's ankle issue and Memphis's reported split among three centers make playing time difficult to project. Zach Edey's recent minutes have been limited by rotation decisions and foul trouble, but he has still been described as capable of piling up rebounds and blocks in restricted minutes, while Taylor Hendricks is confirmed as the latest starting center.
Pick Ideas
Ty Jerome Under Points
Jerome's recent 7-for-27 stretch, back-soreness context, and Memphis's 10-to-11-man rotation all work against a high scoring total. His starting-ball-handler role preserves opportunity, but the Grizzlies' depth makes a points under more attractive than assuming heavy individual volume.
Trey Murphy III Over Points
Murphy is probable without a reported minutes limit, and Mosley specifically described his catch-and-shoot decisiveness and downhill attacks. New Orleans needs wing scoring within its current rotation, while Murphy was recently identified as the Pelicans' clear top offensive option in a 26-point performance.
Zion Williamson Under Assists
New Orleans recently redirected Zion toward screening rather than handling, and Fears's speed is changing the defensive attention around both players. That team-level shift toward Fears-led creation supports an assist under for Zion, even if his scoring role remains important.
Zach Edey Over Rebounds
Memphis is splitting center minutes, which caps Edey's playing-time floor, but the available player intel specifically notes that he can accumulate rebounds even in limited minutes. With Post questionable and Memphis managing its frontcourt rotation, Edey's rebounding production offers a more resilient angle than his points.
Scotty Pippen Jr. Under Points
Pippen is listed doubtful after missing the previous game with lower-back soreness, making his scoring outlook especially vulnerable. Memphis's deep rotation and the identification of Cam Spencer as his replacement further reduce the case for Pippen clearing a points line if he is active.
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