The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the host Memphis Grizzlies, 105-85, at FedEx Forum on Monday evening.

The Grizzlies got out to a good start at home, with a 28-21 lead after on quarter. However, the Pelicans turned it up in the second, where they outscored the home team by 11, to take a 54-50 lead into halftime. The Pelicans kept it up in the third, as they outscored the Grizzlies by 10 in the quarter, to expand their lead to 14 by the start of the final frame. The Pelicans held on to a double-digit cushion through the fourth, as they cruised to a much-needed win, ending a two-game slide, despite missing Anthony Davis (finger). This marks the sixth straight loss for the Grizzlies.

Jrue Holiday led the Pelicans with 21 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and two steals, in 38 minutes. Julius Randle followed up with 20 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and two steals, while Jahlil Okafor tallied 20 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks and one steal. The Pelicans shot 53 percent from the field, including 9-of-26 from long range.

Meanwhile, Marc Gasol led the Grizzlies with 22 points, eight rebounds, six assists and one steal, in 34 minutes. Mike Conley followed up with 20 points, eight assists, four rebounds and four steals, while Jaren Jackson Jr. added 14 points, two rebounds, one assist and one block. The Grizzlies shot 38 percent from the field, including 9-of-35 from long range.

The Grizzlies (19-28) will look to get back on track as they play host to the Hornets on Wednesday. The Pelicans (22-25) play host to the Pistons on Wednesday.