The Memphis Grizzlies (6-19) play against the New Orleans Pelicans (16-11) at Smoothie King Center
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Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Tuesday December 19, 2023
Memphis Grizzlies 0, New Orleans Pelicans 0 (7:30 pm ET)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
We in Memphis? Ja’s picture comes up on the scoreboard and the crowd here at Smoothie King goes nuts. – 7:31 PM
We in Memphis? Ja’s picture comes up on the scoreboard and the crowd here at Smoothie King goes nuts. – 7:31 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
DEFINITELY more boos than cheers for Ja Morant during pre-game introductions. – 7:31 PM
DEFINITELY more boos than cheers for Ja Morant during pre-game introductions. – 7:31 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Ja Morant GOT UP in warm ups 👀
(via @memgrizz)
pic.twitter.com/vJUx0XdEOd – 7:29 PM
Ja Morant GOT UP in warm ups 👀
(via @memgrizz)
pic.twitter.com/vJUx0XdEOd – 7:29 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
UVa answers back with a methodical 11-2 run that featured a few vintage possessions of its pack line defense. Battle of wills has commenced. Felt like too many main options for Memphis were on the bench during that segment. 15-12 Memphis. – 7:20 PM
UVa answers back with a methodical 11-2 run that featured a few vintage possessions of its pack line defense. Battle of wills has commenced. Felt like too many main options for Memphis were on the bench during that segment. 15-12 Memphis. – 7:20 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
12 is back.
Ja Morant returns in a white & gold Nike Ja 1. pic.twitter.com/Duc5uR7F3W – 7:20 PM
12 is back.
Ja Morant returns in a white & gold Nike Ja 1. pic.twitter.com/Duc5uR7F3W – 7:20 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Good evening from FedExForum, where Tony Bennett couldn’t get to the first media timeout before calling one. Memphis all over UVa, up 13-1 less than 4 minutes into this top 25 battle. So far, Tigers’ athleticism has been overwhelming — and the shots are falling today. – 7:09 PM
Good evening from FedExForum, where Tony Bennett couldn’t get to the first media timeout before calling one. Memphis all over UVa, up 13-1 less than 4 minutes into this top 25 battle. So far, Tigers’ athleticism has been overwhelming — and the shots are falling today. – 7:09 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Grizzlies starters:
PG – Ja Morant
SG – Desmond Bane
SF – Vince Williams Jr.
PF – Jaren Jackson Jr.
C – Bismack Biyombo – 7:09 PM
Grizzlies starters:
PG – Ja Morant
SG – Desmond Bane
SF – Vince Williams Jr.
PF – Jaren Jackson Jr.
C – Bismack Biyombo – 7:09 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Brandon Ingram
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:07 PM
Pelicans starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Brandon Ingram
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:07 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Zion Williamson will play tonight, Pelicans say. Seventh Zion-Ja matchup since they came into the league on deck. Naji Marshall available too. – 6:46 PM
Zion Williamson will play tonight, Pelicans say. Seventh Zion-Ja matchup since they came into the league on deck. Naji Marshall available too. – 6:46 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Pelicans say Zion Williamson is available for tonight’s game.
Naji Marshall available as well. – 6:45 PM
Pelicans say Zion Williamson is available for tonight’s game.
Naji Marshall available as well. – 6:45 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Zion Williamson and Naji Marshall will be available for tonight’s game vs Memphis, per the Pelicans – 6:45 PM
Zion Williamson and Naji Marshall will be available for tonight’s game vs Memphis, per the Pelicans – 6:45 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant is here in a new Ja 1 PE colorway pic.twitter.com/787jjw0a9k – 6:42 PM
Ja Morant is here in a new Ja 1 PE colorway pic.twitter.com/787jjw0a9k – 6:42 PM
Pete Pranica @PetePranica
Ja Morant getting ready for the action…. @memgrizz pic.twitter.com/mFn6LYKTtn – 6:40 PM
Ja Morant getting ready for the action…. @memgrizz pic.twitter.com/mFn6LYKTtn – 6:40 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Tee Morant and Davonte Pack both courtside as Ja Morant comes out for his first pregame warmup of the season. pic.twitter.com/aUisucnzWZ – 6:39 PM
Tee Morant and Davonte Pack both courtside as Ja Morant comes out for his first pregame warmup of the season. pic.twitter.com/aUisucnzWZ – 6:39 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Memphis officially signs Kansas State transfer Nae’Qwan Tomlin.
zagsblog.com/2023/12/19/mem…
@Memphis_MBB – 6:38 PM
Memphis officially signs Kansas State transfer Nae’Qwan Tomlin.
zagsblog.com/2023/12/19/mem…
@Memphis_MBB – 6:38 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA picks: Best plus-money player props for Ja Morant, Khris Middleton on Tuesday night
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-p… – 6:23 PM
NBA picks: Best plus-money player props for Ja Morant, Khris Middleton on Tuesday night
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-p… – 6:23 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Zion Williamson is out on the court beginning his pregame warmup pic.twitter.com/3uiqAHEMIh – 6:20 PM
Zion Williamson is out on the court beginning his pregame warmup pic.twitter.com/3uiqAHEMIh – 6:20 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Unlike when he came back from suspension last time, Ja Morant will go right back into the starting lineup tonight, but Taylor Jenkins suggested the length of his stints could be limited in his first game back. – 6:11 PM
Unlike when he came back from suspension last time, Ja Morant will go right back into the starting lineup tonight, but Taylor Jenkins suggested the length of his stints could be limited in his first game back. – 6:11 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant “is not going to play crazy minutes” tonight vs. #Pelicans and the coach will be mindful of how he’s used. Morant hasn’t played in a game since April – 6:03 PM
Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant “is not going to play crazy minutes” tonight vs. #Pelicans and the coach will be mindful of how he’s used. Morant hasn’t played in a game since April – 6:03 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Ja Morant will start tonight for Memphis against New Orleans. Zion Williamson’s status (illness) is still up in the air – 6:02 PM
Ja Morant will start tonight for Memphis against New Orleans. Zion Williamson’s status (illness) is still up in the air – 6:02 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Ja Morant will be in Grizzlies’ starting lineup tonight. Coach Taylor Jenkins’ message to him: “Go out there and have fun.” – 6:02 PM
Ja Morant will be in Grizzlies’ starting lineup tonight. Coach Taylor Jenkins’ message to him: “Go out there and have fun.” – 6:02 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Ja Morant is starting but Taylor Jenkins said he won’t be playing “crazy minutes.” Smartly, they’ll ramp him up it seems. – 6:02 PM
Ja Morant is starting but Taylor Jenkins said he won’t be playing “crazy minutes.” Smartly, they’ll ramp him up it seems. – 6:02 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
BACKBOARD SHOT IS CRAZY 🗣😂
@OrthoSouth_ pic.twitter.com/IxdgZfeh8D – 6:00 PM
BACKBOARD SHOT IS CRAZY 🗣😂
@OrthoSouth_ pic.twitter.com/IxdgZfeh8D – 6:00 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Zion Williamson (non-Covid illness) told the Pelicans coaching staff he wasn’t feeling well today when arriving at SKC.
His status will be updated closer to game time. – 5:46 PM
Zion Williamson (non-Covid illness) told the Pelicans coaching staff he wasn’t feeling well today when arriving at SKC.
His status will be updated closer to game time. – 5:46 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Still no update on Zion Williamson’s status from Willie Green.
He says he’ll know more in about an hour. – 5:46 PM
Still no update on Zion Williamson’s status from Willie Green.
He says he’ll know more in about an hour. – 5:46 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Zion Williamson said this morning he wasn’t feeling well. Willie Green says team will have an update in an hour. – 5:46 PM
Zion Williamson said this morning he wasn’t feeling well. Willie Green says team will have an update in an hour. – 5:46 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
What are the Grizzlies’ plans for Ja Morant in his first game back tonight? @espn_macmahon joins NBA Today: pic.twitter.com/WAvkZeDykt – 5:33 PM
What are the Grizzlies’ plans for Ja Morant in his first game back tonight? @espn_macmahon joins NBA Today: pic.twitter.com/WAvkZeDykt – 5:33 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Check out the #Pelicans app and give the Courtside Challenge a shot! You could win!
@SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/XTu97o0pxx – 5:30 PM
Check out the #Pelicans app and give the Courtside Challenge a shot! You could win!
@SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/XTu97o0pxx – 5:30 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
What is the better bet tonight?
🏀Pelicans win, Zion over 23.5pts (+195)
🏀Grizzlies win, Morant over 22.5pts (+350)
Listen to @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex tonight at 7pm ET on the @RotoWireNBA show as they break down tonight’s best games!
Listen LIVE: siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive pic.twitter.com/RBmrJ625PK – 5:30 PM
What is the better bet tonight?
🏀Pelicans win, Zion over 23.5pts (+195)
🏀Grizzlies win, Morant over 22.5pts (+350)
Listen to @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex tonight at 7pm ET on the @RotoWireNBA show as they break down tonight’s best games!
Listen LIVE: siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive pic.twitter.com/RBmrJ625PK – 5:30 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Motor City vs. Santa Cruz, because I can’t quit seeing Pistons games. Also seeing the old Memphis Tigers backcourt of Kendric Davis and Lester Quinones in action. pic.twitter.com/QRrSWZu2x3 – 4:11 PM
Motor City vs. Santa Cruz, because I can’t quit seeing Pistons games. Also seeing the old Memphis Tigers backcourt of Kendric Davis and Lester Quinones in action. pic.twitter.com/QRrSWZu2x3 – 4:11 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Tune-in to NBA Today (4-7pET) w/ @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8
🏀 Gobert tops Bam in DPOY showdown
👍 Clippers continue rolling
📞 Eric Hasseltine (Grizzlies Radio) to talk Morant’s return
📻Listen Live: siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive
📱Call the Show: 855-NBA-Jump (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/kj4edw9XyG – 3:50 PM
Tune-in to NBA Today (4-7pET) w/ @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8
🏀 Gobert tops Bam in DPOY showdown
👍 Clippers continue rolling
📞 Eric Hasseltine (Grizzlies Radio) to talk Morant’s return
📻Listen Live: siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive
📱Call the Show: 855-NBA-Jump (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/kj4edw9XyG – 3:50 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Donovan Mitchell Next Team Odds (via Bookies.com):
New York Knicks +250 (28.6%)
Brooklyn Nets +275 (26.7%)
Miami Heat +425 (19.1%)
New Orleans Pelicans +450 (18.2%)
Houston Rockets +850 (10.5%)
The Field +500 (16.7%) – 3:09 PM
Donovan Mitchell Next Team Odds (via Bookies.com):
New York Knicks +250 (28.6%)
Brooklyn Nets +275 (26.7%)
Miami Heat +425 (19.1%)
New Orleans Pelicans +450 (18.2%)
Houston Rockets +850 (10.5%)
The Field +500 (16.7%) – 3:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
In six head-to-head matchups:
Zion — Ja —
23.5 PPG 21.0 PPG
6.3 RPG 7.8 APG
56.4 FG% 49.5 FG%
4 Wins 2 Wins
Who you got tonight? pic.twitter.com/GUuKU7lj6r – 3:04 PM
In six head-to-head matchups:
Zion — Ja —
23.5 PPG 21.0 PPG
6.3 RPG 7.8 APG
56.4 FG% 49.5 FG%
4 Wins 2 Wins
Who you got tonight? pic.twitter.com/GUuKU7lj6r – 3:04 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Ja Morant will make his long-awaited return for the Memphis Grizzlies tonight!
@adaniels33 tells @RickKamlaSports his expectations for the superstar point guard.
Hear Grizzlies-Pelicans on NBA Radio right here – Sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/ChKHy48nSd – 3:00 PM
Ja Morant will make his long-awaited return for the Memphis Grizzlies tonight!
@adaniels33 tells @RickKamlaSports his expectations for the superstar point guard.
Hear Grizzlies-Pelicans on NBA Radio right here – Sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/ChKHy48nSd – 3:00 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Ja Morant’s return: Why have the Grizzlies been so bad without him, and can they still make the playoffs?
cbssports.com/nba/news/ja-mo… – 1:58 PM
Ja Morant’s return: Why have the Grizzlies been so bad without him, and can they still make the playoffs?
cbssports.com/nba/news/ja-mo… – 1:58 PM
