How to Watch Pelicans at Grizzlies (Oct. 22): Stream NBA Live, TV Channel

Zion Williamson leads the New Orleans Pelicans on the road to start the NBA season against the shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.

The top two picks from the 2019 NBA Draft were once talked about as future faces of the NBA. Heading into the 2025-26 season on Wednesday the New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies are hoping Zion Williamson and Ja Morant can rejoin the conversation. Both players have been impactful when healthy and available. New Orleans is 109-105 with Williamson in the lineup and Memphis is 178-129 with Morant. The challenge in recent years for both teams has been health and availability. The NBA is more exciting with Williamson and Morant healthy and leading their respective franchises.

How to Watch New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies Today:

Game Date: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

TV: NBC, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest – St. Louis, Gulf Coast Sports Network

Location: FedExForum

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This is the ninth career game in the NBA between the top picks from the 2019 NBA Draft. Both have four wins through the first eight meetings. Morant has averaged 23.9 points, 7.8 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game in those games, winning the last four.

Williamson won the first four matchups against his draft day rival and looks to get back in the win column for the first time since 2021. He has averaged 22.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game against Morant.

This will also be the debut for two very exciting rookies. New Orleans took point guard Jeremiah Fears with the seventh overall pick and Memphis took dynamic two-way wing Cedric Coward four picks later with the 11th overall pick to set up a new rivalry.

What Time Is the NBA Game Between New Orleans and Memphis On?

The New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies game will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great NBA action.

What Channel Is the New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies Game On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans can tune into NBC, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest – St. Louis, Gulf Coast Sports Network to see the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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