Jock's 12 points, 8 rebounds not enough for the Grizz

• ‍How Tyrese Proctor could become 'King James' teammate‍
• Why would you come? Jason Cadee rips Allen Iverson experience‍
• Draymond Green laughs at 'old man Joe' Ingles

NBA Scores: Memphis Grizzlies 106 New Orleans Pelicans 114

Team Records: New Orleans (13–37) │ Memphis (18–28)

Game Snapshot

Quarter Scores: Q1 28–32 │ Q2 30–29 │ Q3 35–15 │ Q4 21–30
Largest Lead: New Orleans by 19
Game Flow: New Orleans broke the game open with a dominant 35–15 third quarter

New Orleans seized control after halftime, turning a one-point deficit into a decisive home win with a commanding third-quarter performance. The Pelicans lifted their defensive intensity, held Memphis to 15 points in the third, and consistently generated downhill pressure to swing the game in their favour. That surge proved decisive, allowing New Orleans to absorb a late Memphis push and close out the contest at home.

Australian centre Jock Landale logged 31 minutes for Memphis, finishing with 12 points and eight rebounds on 5-of-12 shooting, operating as a primary interior option during extended stretches as the Grizzlies attempted to stabilise the game inside.

Derik Queen and Saddiq Bey led the Pelicans with 22 points apiece, with Queen adding nine rebounds and seven assists in a high-usage role. Zion Williamson delivered 21 points and seven rebounds, repeatedly drawing fouls in the paint, while Herbert Jones added 16 points and defensive pressure across the perimeter. Memphis was paced by 16 points each from Jaren Jackson Jr. and Cam Spencer, but the Grizzlies struggled from the perimeter, shooting just 29 percent from three, as New Orleans’ third-quarter control dictated the result.

By the Numbers

FG: NO 49% │ MEM 43% │ 3PT: NO 24% │ MEM 29% │ FT: NO 77% │ MEM 93% │ Rebounds: MEM 46 │ NO 42 │ Assists: MEM 26 │ NO 24 │ Turnovers: MEM 19 │ NO 15

🇦🇺 Box Scores

• Jock Landale (Memphis Grizzlies): 31 minutes │ 12 points, 8 rebounds │ FG: 5–12 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 2–2 │ +/–: 0

NBA Scores: Cleveland Cavaliers 113 Phoenix Suns 126

Team Records: Phoenix (30–19) │ Cleveland (29–21)

Game Snapshot

Quarter Scores: Q1 26–25 │ Q2 26–22 │ Q3 45–32 │ Q4 29–34
Largest Lead: Phoenix by 22
Game Flow: Phoenix blew the game open with a 45–32 third quarter

Phoenix took control after halftime, erupting for 45 points in the third quarter to turn a narrow first-half edge into a commanding home win. The Suns’ ball movement and perimeter shooting overwhelmed Cleveland’s defensive coverage, with Phoenix finishing at 53 percent from the field and 48 percent from three, repeatedly punishing rotations and winning the scoring battle at pace. That third-quarter surge proved decisive, allowing the Suns to absorb a late Cavaliers push and close out comfortably.

Australian guard Tyrese Proctor logged 25 minutes off the bench for Cleveland, finishing with three points, five assists, and six rebounds. Proctor was used as a secondary ball-handler during Cleveland’s bench stretches, contributing on the glass and in ball movement, but struggled to find scoring rhythm, shooting 1-of-8 from the field as Phoenix’s pressure limited clean looks.

Dillon Brooks led Phoenix with 27 points on 9-of-14 shooting, while Grayson Allen added 13 points and five assists and Collin Gillespie delivered 16 points and five assists in a balanced backcourt effort. Cleveland was paced by 17 points from De’Andre Hunter and 16 points from Jaylon Tyson, but the Cavaliers were unable to recover from the third-quarter deficit despite outscoring Phoenix in the final term.

By the Numbers

FG: PHX 53% │ CLE 46% │ 3PT: PHX 48% │ CLE 31% │ FT: PHX 72% │ CLE 73% │ Rebounds: 43–43 │ Assists: CLE 34 │ PHX 31 │ Turnovers: PHX 20 │ CLE 22

🇦🇺 Box Scores

• Tyrese Proctor (Cleveland Cavaliers): 25 minutes │ 3 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists │ FG: 1–8 │ 3PT: 1–7 │ FT: 0–1 │ +/–: –10