Pelicans big man Karlo Matković scores career-high 25 in OT win over Grizzlies
The gist
Pelicans forward-center Karlo Matković scored 25 points in a 135-134 overtime win over the previously undefeated Memphis Grizzlies.
He has started three straight games, filling in while center Yves Missi is injured.
How it unfolded
- Jul 10, 2026The New Orleans Pelicans exercised a third-year option on Matković, keeping him under contract for the 2026-27 season.
- Oct 29, 2026Matković started against the Kings and finished with 12 points and four rebounds in 27:31 in a win at Sacramento.
- Oct 31, 2026He had eight points and 10 rebounds in 18:10 in a win over Atlanta.
Key terms
- overtime
- An extra period played to break a tie when scores are equal after regulation time.
- second-round pick
- Selections made by teams in the first of the two rounds of the annual NBA draft of eligible players.
- option
- A contract clause letting a team decide whether to extend a player's contract for an additional period.
Source: Wikipedia