New Orleans Pelicans 133, Memphis Grizzlies 127
NBA · 2026-01-23 · Winner: New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans defeated Memphis Grizzlies 133–127 on 2026-01-23 in NBA play, a 6-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:21 swung win probability 69% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Memphis Grizzlies lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 30 | 30 | 33 | 40 | 133 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 30 | 35 | 36 | 26 | 127 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:21 swung win probability 69% → 0%.
Why Memphis Grizzlies lost
- Lost Q4 26-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 9:34 (win probability 97% → 68% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-10.
- Outscored 28-19 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Grizzlies | 10–0 | Q3 8:45 | 65% → 95% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 9–0 | Q4 9:34 | 97% → 68% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 9–0 | Q4 0:21 | 69% → 0% |