The Memphis Grizzlies suffered their first loss of the season Monday, November 2, falling 135–134 in overtime to the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum.

Memphis had won its first six games, matching a franchise record for the best start, before New Orleans edged the home team in the final seconds.

Ty Jerome almost rescues Memphis

Ty Jerome scored a game-high 40 points, including nine in a late fourth-quarter burst that erased a nine-point deficit and forced overtime.

He added eight points in the extra period, keeping Memphis within striking distance until the final possession.

Rookie Cameron Boozer chipped in 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists.

But Jeremiah Fears made two free throws with 7.3 seconds left, and Jerome missed a difficult jumper as time expired.

Zion Williamson led New Orleans with 25 points and 11 rebounds, including nine points in overtime.

Perspective on a promising opening

The loss leaves Memphis at 6–1, still an impressive start to the 2026–27 campaign.

The team showed resilience in coming back from a late deficit, but the Pelicans' scoring exposed areas for defensive improvement.

A single defeat does not erase the early momentum or the depth Memphis has displayed through seven games.

The next challenge is responding to the setback and carrying that strong start into the rest of the schedule.

901 Daily will follow the Grizzlies' next results as the season unfolds.