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Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Memphis Grizzlies (7-3) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (4-7) on Monday, December 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com, DAZN MEM. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies.

NBAMonday, December 21, 2026

Memphis Grizzlies7-3

8:00 PM ETDec 21, 2026

New Orleans Pelicans4-7

DateDec 21, 2026

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com, DAZN MEM

Team comparison

Memphis GrizzliesNew Orleans Pelicans

Points per game

117.9

117.5

Points allowed per game

110.8

122.4

7-3Record4-7

3rd in Southwest DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division

5-0Road record / home record3-3

WLLLWLast 5LLLWW

W1StreakL3

Team stats

Memphis GrizzliesNew Orleans Pelicans

W1StreakL3

Points Against

110.8

122.4

7-3Last Ten Games4-6

Points Per Game

117.9

117.5

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

48.3

42.4

Assists Per Game

26.5

24.7

Blocks Per Game

5.1

4.7

Steals Per Game

6.2

10.4

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.9

0.5

Total Turnovers Per Game

16.8

16.5

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Memphis Grizzlies

Scotty Pippen Jr. G · Back - Soreness

Out

Quinten Post C · Head

Out

Richie Saunders G · Knee - Surgery

Out

Isaiah Stewart C · Knee - Bruise

Day-To-Day

New Orleans Pelicans

Trendon Watford F · Ankle

Out

Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise

Out

Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Memphis GrizzliesWLLLW

Nov 9, 2026 · at Toronto RaptorsW 118-102

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderL 97-128

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Indiana PacersL 103-107

Nov 2, 2026 · vs New Orleans PelicansL 134-135

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Sacramento KingsW 136-105

New Orleans PelicansLLLWW

Nov 9, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 87-138

Nov 8, 2026 · at LA ClippersL 123-139

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 109-115

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 120-113

Nov 2, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 135-134

Season series

NO leads series 1-0

Mar 6, 2027NO 0, MEM 0

Dec 21, 2026MEM 0, NO 0

Nov 13, 2026MEM 0, NO 0

Nov 2, 2026NO 135, MEM 134

Team pages

Memphis Grizzlies
Schedule, roster and stats

New Orleans Pelicans
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans?

The game is on Monday, December 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

How can I watch Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans?

TV: GCSEN, Pelicans.com, DAZN MEM.

What are the records of the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans?

Memphis Grizzlies: 7-3. New Orleans Pelicans: 4-7.

Who is injured for Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Listed out or doubtful: Memphis Grizzlies: Scotty Pippen Jr., Quinten Post, Richie Saunders. New Orleans Pelicans: Trendon Watford, Yves Missi. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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