The Memphis Grizzlies and the New Orleans Pelicans each lost to one of the hottest teams in the NBA on Friday night.
And both have to complete a back-to-back when they meet Saturday night in New Orleans.
The Grizzlies were dominated by the Phoenix Suns, who won their seventh consecutive game,119-94 in Memphis.
The Pelicans rallied to take a brief fourth-quarter lead before falling at home to Brooklyn, 120-112, the Nets