The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Memphis Grizzlies in the season opener Wednesday night. Here are five things we learned.

The New Orleans Pelicans opened their 2025-26 season on the road against the Memphis Grizzlies, as both teams entered the game with key contributors sidelined due to injury. Given it was the first game of the season for both teams, it's hard to say how they stack up against the rest of the league, but one thing was certain: they were entertaining.

The Memphis Grizzlies welcome the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday in a season opener at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET.

If Joe Dumars wanted to see the toughness and grit from the New Orleans Pelicans that he promised, he saw it in the season opener.

After winning two of their first three games of the season, the Memphis Grizzlies traveled to San Francisco for — not only their first road game — but also a hu

Ja Morant was drafted No. 2 overall by Memphis in 2019, behind Zion Williamson, taken by New Orleans at No. 1 the same year.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant practiced on Oct. 20 and is expected to play in the Oct. 22 season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans.