Pelicans host Grizzlies in NBA Cup group play matchup Friday night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 7:03 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
The Memphis Grizzlies (7-4) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (4-8) on Friday at 8 p.m. EST for an NBA Cup group stage matchup. Recent history favors the Pelicans, who won their last meeting in overtime, 135-134, on November 3. Both teams are looking to improve their standing in the Western Conference. Injuries could affect performance, with several players on both teams listed as day to day.
- •Grizzlies rank ninth in the Western Conference, Pelicans twelfth.
- •Pelicans gave up an average of 120 points per game last season.
- •Grizzlies averaged 27.8 assists per game last season.
- •Both teams have key players listed as day to day due to injuries.
- •This is the second meeting between the teams this season.
- 7:03 AMYahoo Sports — Pelicans host Grizzlies Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup
- 7:03 AMYahoo Sports — Bulls and Hawks meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage
- 7:03 AMYahoo Sports — Heat host Cavaliers Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup
"Memphis Grizzlies (7-4, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (4-8, 12th in the Western Conference)New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.
"Cleveland Cavaliers (6-6, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (5-6, eighth in the Eastern Conference)Miami; Friday, 8 p.
"Atlanta Hawks (7-5, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (1-9, 14th in the Eastern Conference)Chicago; Friday, 8 p.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 7:03 AMPelicans host Grizzlies Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup
Memphis Grizzlies (7-4, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (4-8, 12th in the Western Conference)New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.
- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 7:03 AMBulls and Hawks meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage
Atlanta Hawks (7-5, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (1-9, 14th in the Eastern Conference)Chicago; Friday, 8 p.
- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 7:03 AMHeat host Cavaliers Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup
Cleveland Cavaliers (6-6, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (5-6, eighth in the Eastern Conference)Miami; Friday, 8 p.
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