The final Memphis Grizzlies game of the NBA's rivalry week had an extra flare. Two first-half scuffles resulted in Grizzlies and Utah Jazz players being separated. Jazz center Drew Eubanks also was ejected after referees issued him a flagrant-2 foul for speeding up and running into Zach Edey.

Memphis (28-15) has its own dynamic point guard in Ja Morant and a group of co-stars including Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. Bane has scored 20 or more points in five straight games, and Jackson led the Grizzlies with 24 points and 11 rebounds in Monday's win against the Timberwolves.

Grizzlies beat Hornets for fourth straight win

The New Orleans Pelicans (12-32) and Memphis Grizzlies (29-15) meet Friday. Tip-off from FedExForum is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around t

Why the Pelicans can cover. You may not have guessed it, but the Pelicans are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. New Orleans enters Friday on a four-game winning streak, with on