Morant and Bane help Grizzlies hang on to beat Pelicans 107-104

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) runs off the court after an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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Memphis Grizzlies center Jay Huff (30) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Jamal Cain (8) makes a three-point basket against Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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Memphis Grizzlies center Jay Huff (30) shoots a three-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans center Karlo Matkovic (17) and guard Trey Murphy III (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans center Karlo Matkovic (17) drawing a foul during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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New Orleans Pelicans guard Antonio Reeves (12) celebrates a three-point basket against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) celebrates a three-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in New Orleans, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Bruce Brown (00) looses his head band against Memphis Grizzlies guards John Konchar (46) and Vince Williams Jr. (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans forward Kelly Olynyk (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ja Morant scored 32 points and Desmond Bane added 30 to lead the Memphis Grizzlies past the New Orleans Pelicans 107-104 on Sunday night.

Morant also had six assists and three steals for the Grizzlies, who trailed 64-57 at halftime.

Trey Murphy III scored 27 points for the Pelicans. Karlo Matkovic added 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Morant missed one free throw, but then made his second with 6.2 seconds left to make it a three-point game. Jose Alvarado and Kelly Olynyk missed 3-point attempts for the Pelicans to try to force overtime.

Key moment

The Grizzlies took the lead for good with 3:37 remaining in the fourth quarter on a jump shot by Morant to make it 98-97.

Key stat

The Grizzlies outrebounded the Pelicans 57 to 39.

Up next

The Grizzlies play the Phoenix Suns on Monday night to begin a four-game homestand. The Pelicans play the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.