The New Orleans Pelicans made a big comeback against Memphis on their court and won 138:131 in overtime.
The guests played excellently in the first half, after which they had, it seemed an unattainable 17-point lead.
However, in the third quarter, the Pelicans “took off” and completely came back to life, it was 85:90. They continued their excellent play in the last part, and with 11 seconds before the end, they led 124:118 and it seemed that they would achieve an easy victory in the regular part.
However, Brooks hit a 3-pointer with five seconds left, and then Ingram drew an offensive foul. Desmond Bane hit the first shot and missed the second on purpose so that Jackson could get to the offensive rebound and get two free throws, with which he secured an additional five minutes and set the final 124:124 in the regular part.
With a 12:0 run at the start of overtime, the Pelicans beat the visitors and in the end won 138:129, and with the victory secured a place in the play-in playoffs.
Herbert Jones was phenomenal and with 35 points he was the most efficient among the hosts. He was followed by McCollum with a double-double performance of 31 points and 10 rebounds, and Murphy added 30. Ingram reached a double-double performance with 24 points and 13 assists.
Jaren Jackson scored 40 points in Memphis’ loss. Brooks added 25, and Bane a point less. Jones reached a double-double with 13 points and 12 assists, along with eight rebounds.
Memphis remained second with a score of 50-30, and the Pelicans are eighth with 41-39.
