Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Desmond Bane had 20 points and 14 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 139-126 on Friday night. Luke Kennard added 27 points,

The Grizzlies (29-15) are entering this matchup winners of four straight. Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. are leading the play, and Luke Kennard is having his best stretch of the season over the past five games. Kennard finished with 23 points and made seven 3-pointers on Wednesday.

New Orleans comes to town on the heels of a 123-119 overtime victory against Utah Monday night. CJ McCollum poured in 45 in the win. The Pelicans were to play Wednesday at home against Milwaukee…but got snowed out. Memphis has won five straight following Wednesday night’s 132-120 win against Charlotte.