CJ McCollum is averaging 18.7 factors, 5.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists in 35.1 minutes this season.

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans (11-7) continues to climb the Western Conference standings and can search a 3rd consecutive victory Friday, when the Pelicans go to the Memphis Grizzlies (7 ET, NBA TV) in a Southwest Division matchup.

New Orleans shall be enjoying and not using a starter and doubtlessly a second potent three-point shooter in FedEx Forum. CJ McCollum (NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols) is amongst 4 Pelicans listed as out on Thursday’s official harm record, becoming a member of Kira Lewis Jr. (G League task), E.J. Liddell (proper knee ACL/harm restoration) and Dereon Seabron (G League two-way). Trey Murphy (proper foot contusion) is listed as questionable.