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This Thanksgiving Eve matchup at the Smoothie King Center could virtually eliminate Memphis from Cup contention while bringing the Pelicans closer to play-in eligibility. <b>Zion Williamson<\/b> leads a surging New Orleans squad looking to build momentum after snapping a devastating <b>9-game losing streak<\/b>.<\/p>\n<div style='background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px;border-left:4px solid #e74c3c;margin:25px 0'>\n<h3 style='margin-top:0'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n<ul style='margin:10px 0;padding-left:20px'>\n<li><b>Game Time:<\/b> Wednesday, November 26 at <b>7:00 PM Central (8:00 PM ET)<\/b> at Smoothie King Center<\/li>\n<li><b>Memphis currently sits 10th in the Western Conference<\/b> with a <b>6-12 record<\/b>, while New Orleans is <b>15th at 3-15<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Grizzlies lead the season series <b>1-0<\/b> after a <b>128-122 victory on October 22<\/b> at FedExForum<\/li>\n<li>Pelicans posted a dominant <b>143-130 win over Chicago<\/b> on Monday with <b>51% shooting and 78 paint points<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Conference Positioning on the Line Tonight<\/h2>\n<p>Memphis currently sits <b>three games ahead of New Orleans<\/b> in the Western Conference standings, occupying the 10th seed with their <b>6-12 record<\/b>. The Pelicans, at <b>3-15<\/b>, desperately need a victory to stay within striking distance of the play-in tournament. <b>A Grizzlies loss combined with a favorable outcome elsewhere<\/b> would virtually eliminate Memphis from NBA Cup contention, forcing their focus entirely back to regular season survival.<\/p>\n<p>From New Orleans&#8217; perspective, this Thanksgiving Eve matchup represents a critical opportunity. The Pelicans have emerged from a nightmare stretch where they <b>lost 9 consecutive games<\/b> before Monday&#8217;s stunning upset of the Bulls. Head coach <b>James Borrego<\/b> received the game ball from his players after that victory, a sign of how desperately this turnaround matters to the locker room.<\/p>\n<h2>Team Positioning and Tournament Ramifications<\/h2>\n<table style='width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0'>\n<tr style='background:#f4f4f4'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Team<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;text-align:center'>Record<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;text-align:center'>Cup Record<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>LA Lakers<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center'><b>13-4<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center'><b>3-0<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Clinched Group B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>LA Clippers<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center'><b>5-13<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center'><b>2-1<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Wild card contention<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>Memphis Grizzlies<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center'><b>6-12<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center'><b>1-1<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Can advance with 2 wins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>Dallas Mavericks<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center'><b>5-14<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center'><b>1-2<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Eliminated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>New Orleans Pelicans<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center'><b>3-15<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:center'><b>0-3<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Eliminated from Cup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2>New Orleans Riding Momentum Wave After Historic Victory<\/h2>\n<p>The Pelicans exploded offensively Monday night against Chicago, posting their <b>season-high 143 points<\/b> in a <b>143-130 demolition<\/b> of the Bulls. New Orleans shot <b>51% from the field and grabbed 19 offensive rebounds<\/b>, a season-best mark. The team posted career-best performances in <b>all four quarters<\/b>, including a <b>37-point first quarter<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Zion Williamson<\/b> led the charge with <b>29 points on 13 free throws<\/b>, while <b>Saddiq Bey<\/b> added a double-double of <b>20 points and 13 rebounds<\/b>. Interim head coach <b>James Borrego<\/b> implemented a lineup change for the second half, starting <b>Jose Alvarado and Yves Missi<\/b> in place of <b>Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen<\/b>. The adjustment paid immediate dividends, with both players recording season-highs in minutes played.<\/p>\n<h2>Memphis Dealing With Significant Injury Concerns Before Crucial Game<\/h2>\n<p>The Grizzlies face a mounting injury crisis heading into tonight&#8217;s showdown. <b>Star point guard Ja Morant<\/b> remains sidelined with a <b>calf injury<\/b>, while <b>Jaren Jackson Jr.<\/b> just returned from an ankle ailment. Most concerning is <b>rookie center Zach Edey<\/b>, who exited Monday&#8217;s loss to <b>Denver with a head injury<\/b> after taking an <b>elbow from Nikola Jokic<\/b> in the first quarter.<\/p>\n<p>Edey&#8217;s absence significantly impacts their defensive presence. The <b>15-rebound performance<\/b> against Dallas in their previous two-game winning streak showcased his value. <b>Reserve Jock Landale<\/b> stepped up admirably once Edey left Monday, posting a <b>career-high 26 points and 10 rebounds<\/b> against the Nuggets. The <b>Grizzlies&#8217; defense ranked 18th<\/b> in points allowed per possession, with Edey&#8217;s interior dominance playing a crucial role in that standing.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Tonight&#8217;s Result Matters Beyond the Court?<\/h2>\n<p>For Memphis, a loss combined with favorable results elsewhere would effectively end their NBA Cup journey heading into November&#8217;s final days. The tournament ends November 28, leaving the Grizzlies no margin for error. Meanwhile, New Orleans has already been mathematically eliminated from Cup contention after their third group-stage loss, but the confidence gained from Monday&#8217;s dominant victory could fuel their playoff push starting Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The Pelicans can cut Memphis&#8217; divisional lead to <b>two games<\/b> with tonight&#8217;s home victory. In a brutal season, any positive development provides momentum for the locker room and fan base. <b>Borrego&#8217;s early success<\/b> at the helm suggests New Orleans may finally be finding its footing after an abysmal start to <b>2025-26<\/b>.<\/p>\n<blockquote style='border-left:4px solid #3498db;padding-left:20px;margin:25px 0;font-style:italic;color:#555'><p>\n&#8220;You couldn&#8217;t ask for a better team win when you look at the stat sheet. These guys have gone through a lot. 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