Morant and Path helps Grizzlies beat Pelicans 107-104

New Orleans-Yes Morant scored 32 points and Desmond Bane added 30 to lead Memphis Grizzlies past New Orleans Pelicans 107-104 Sunday night.

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

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

Morant missed a 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 at the pelicans to try to force overtime.

Keying moment
Grizzlies took the lead too well with 3:37 back in the fourth quarter on a jumping shot of morant to make it 98-97.

Key State
Grizzlies exceeded Pelicans 57 to 39.

Up next
Grizzlies plays Phoenix Suns on Monday night to start a four-game home. The Pelicans play Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday night.

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