They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Pelicans 104-88. If the Grizzlies keep playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 22-10 in no time. On the other hand, the Pelicans will have to make due with a 5-27 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

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During the second half, superstar point guard Ja Morant went to the locker room with an injury. Morant had 25 points, two rebounds, seven assists and one steal while shooting 8/11 from the field and 3/4 from the three-point range in his first 25 minutes of playing time.