Pelicans top Grizzlies 138-131 in OT, earn play-in spot

Published April 5, 2023 10:13 PM

By BRETT MARTEL
AP Sports Writer

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Herbert Jones scored a career-high 35 points and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 138-131 in overtime on Wednesday night and clinch a play-in spot. Jones’ fast-break dunk capped a decisive 10-0 run to open the extra period. The surge began with a pair of 3s by Trey Murphy III, who hit seven 3s in the game and finished with 30 points. CJ McCollum had 31 points and 10 rebounds and Brandon Ingram had 24 points and 13 rebounds for New Orleans, which combined to hit 21 3s. Jaren Jackson Jr. had 40 points, nine rebounds and four blocks for Memphis, which rested Ja Morant, Luke Kennard and Xavier Tillman.

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