Ja Morant had 27 points and seven assists as the Memphis Grizzlies held a double-digit lead through most of the second half defeating the injury-riddled New Orleans Pelicans 120-109 in an NBA Cup game.

The Pelicans are getting healthier. Guards C.J. McCollum and Dejounte Murray are back after long absences. Potential starters Brandon Ingram (right calf soreness) and Trey Murphy (left knee contusion) are both listed as questionable. Pelicans star Zion Williamson (hamstring) remains out.

Ja Morant is on the injury report and is listed as probable. Morant is dealing with a knee injury following a hip injury that resulted in missing eight consecutive games. Here's everything we know about Ja Morant's injury and playing status vs.

Andrew Wiggins scored 30 points and the Golden State Warriors secured a spot in the knockout round of the NBA Cup with a 112-108 victory over the reeling New Orleans Pelicans.

The Dallas Mavericks dominated the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night, beating them 132-91 in their second game of NBA Cup action. With that win, the Mavs now control their own destiny to advance to the knockout stage of the NBA Cup, even after losing to the Golden State Warriors to start Group Play.

The Memphis Grizzlies are officially the hottest team in the Western Conference and take on the coldest team in the conference today, the New Orleans Pelicans. Memphis will have a massive health advantage over New Orleans as well.