Williamson's 25 points, free throws by Fears, give Pelicans 135-134 win over Grizzlies in overtime.
(AP) — Zion Williamson scored 25 points including nine in overtime, Jeremiah Fears hit two free throws with 7.3 seconds left, and the New Orleans Pelicans handed the Memphis Grizzlies their first loss of the season, 135-134 on Monday night.
In a nail-biting overtime showdown, the New Orleans Pelicans secured their first victory of the season with a 135-134 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Zion Williamson led the charge for the Pelicans, scoring 25 points, including nine crucial points in overtime. Jeremiah Fears sealed the win with two clutch free throws in the final seconds.
Ty Jerome, the Grizzlies' leading scorer, registered 40 points but missed a last-second 15-footer that could have won the game. Karlo Matkovic matched Williamson's 25-point performance, while Derik Queen contributed 20 points for New Orleans. Cameron Boozer netted 18 points for Memphis, and Jaylen Wells added 16 points to the Grizzlies' tally.
Memphis' Zion Williamson helped tie the game with nine straight points in the final 1:43, giving the Pelicans a 124-124 tie before the overtime period. The Pelicans were missing starting guard Dejounte Murray, who sat out due to personal reasons, while Yves Missi and Jordan Poole were also sidelined with injuries. Despite a strong second-half performance, the Grizzlies couldn't overcome the Pelicans' defense, who forced six turnovers and scored 18 points from Derik Queen.
The Pelicans' second straight victory marked their first win since a 124-121 triumph over the Milwaukee Bucks on December 29. Up next, the Pelicans will host the Jazz on Wednesday night, while the Grizzlies will travel to face the Pacers.
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