Pelicans Edge Grizzlies 135-134 in Overtime
Ty Jerome scored 40 points and New Orleans won on a late overtime basket after a Memphis foul.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 135-134 in overtime after the teams were tied 124-124 at the end of regulation. The win was Memphis's first loss of the season.
Why it matters
The victory extends New Orleans's winning streak to three games and lifts its record to 3-4 early in the season. It also handed the Grizzlies their first defeat of the year.
Ty Jerome scored 40 points on 14-of-22 shooting and Karlo Matkovic added 25 points on 9-of-13 shooting with five 3-pointers. The Pelicans outscored Memphis 62-54 in the paint, and the game was decided by a single point.
The players
Ty Jerome
Jerome is a veteran guard who led all scorers with 40 points on 14-of-22 shooting in the Pelicans' overtime win.
Zion Williamson
Williamson is a former No. 1 overall draft pick and New Orleans forward who contributed 25 points and 11 rebounds.
Derik Queen
Queen is a Pelicans center who scored 20 points with seven rebounds and later yelled 'Whoop that trick!' at Memphis after the game.
The details
Tied 124-124 after regulation, the game went to overtime, where Ty Jerome drove to the basket and drew a foul on Karlo Matkovic with 18.8 seconds left to put Memphis ahead 134-133. New Orleans answered with one more basket to win by one point. Derik Queen scored 20 points with seven rebounds, and Zion Williamson added 25 points and 11 rebounds.
Timeline
Monday, November 2, 2026: Pelicans defeat Grizzlies 135-134 in overtime.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026: Pelicans host the Utah Jazz.
November 13, 2026: Pelicans and Grizzlies rematch in New Orleans.
Season Trajectory
The three-game streak moves New Orleans to 3-4 and keeps the team in the middle of the early Western Conference standings. Memphis's first loss of the season leaves the Grizzlies with one defeat as the teams prepare for their November 13 rematch in New Orleans.
Fantasy managers with Ty Jerome or Karlo Matkovic on their rosters saw their players post 40 and 25 points, respectively. The Pelicans' three-game streak also affects the team's position in the standings heading into two home-and-away matchups.
The takeaway
Early-season overtime wins can shift a team's confidence quickly, so tracking how the Pelicans respond to Utah on November 4 will show whether the streak can continue.
What happens next
The Pelicans host the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, and face the Grizzlies again in New Orleans on November 13, 2026.
Further reading
Follow the team's latest results in New Orleans Basketball coverage.
