Pelicans at Grizzlies Halftime Report

The New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies halftime report on Mar. 8.

The New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies halftime report on Mar. 8.

FIRST QUARTER

The Pelicans announced Brandin Ingram would not participate in the game due to a hamstring injury. Losing the team's leading scorer would be a challenge for the Pelicans.
New Orleans began the game with an uneven pace without Ingram and fell behind by 20 points to the Grizzlies.
McCollum remained aggressive.
Morant shot a few daggers, including a near half-court 3 pt shot. Bane was on fire early shooting 3 pointers - at one point he was 4-4 in 3 pt. shots.
Morant left the game in the first quarter after two early fouls at 1:47 remaining.
Devonte' Graham and McCollom kept firing to have the Pelicans competitive.
Graham hit a 3 pointer to bring the Pelicans within 6 points at 39-33.
Milton responded with a 3.
Memphis ended the first quarter leading the Pelicans 44-34.
Memphis scored 44 pts to the Pelicans 34 pts.

Memphis is out rebounding the Pelicans, especially on the offensive boards.
Melton nailed a 3 pt shot to finish a 9-0 run by the Grizz. 62-47.
Morant added another foul. 3 for the star guard.
Alvardo stripped Morant, Herb Jones slammed it home!
Jones is starting to become active on the defensive side.
Morant at 14 pts with 2:30 left in the half.
The Grizzlies offensive rebounds and Bane are killing the Pelicans.
Another 9-0 run brings the lead back to 21 pts for the Grizzlies.
McCollum hits a floater to finish the half with 25 points. Rest of the team only 16 pts.
Memphis scored 33 pts to the Pelicans 24 pts.