Pelicans Hand Grizzlies First Loss in Overtime Thriller, 135-134

Zion Williamson scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Jeremiah Fears sank two clutch free throws with 7.3 seconds left in overtime as the New Orleans Pelicans handed the host Memphis Grizzlies their first loss of the season, 135-134, on Monday.

Memphis' Ty Jerome missed a 15-foot attempt for the win after scoring the last nine points of regulation to force overtime, finishing with 40 points. The result ended a franchise-record-matching six-game winning streak for Memphis to open the season, while New Orleans won its third straight after opening 0-4.

The Pelicans' turnaround has been one of the early season's surprises. Written off after an 0-4 start, New Orleans has found its rhythm behind Williamson's interior dominance and timely contributions from its young guards.

For Memphis, the loss stings but hardly derails a strong start. Jerome's late heroics kept the Grizzlies alive, and a 6-1 record still leaves them among the West's early leaders — though the unbeaten tag is gone.

Both teams now turn to a packed November schedule. New Orleans will try to extend its streak and climb back to .500, while Memphis will look to start a new winning run when play resumes after the league's Election Day break.