MEMPHIS, April 2 (UPI) -- A 27-point performance by O.J. Mayo helped Memphis keep its faint playoff hopes alive Friday with a 107-96 decision over New Orleans.
Memphis, which ended a three-game losing streak, began the night seven games behind San Antonio for the final playoff berth in the Western Conference. A loss to New Orleans would have eliminated the Grizzlies from post-season contention.
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Mayo made half his 18 shots from the field and keyed a first-half surge that gave the Grizzlies a 15-point advantage at the break.
Sam Young added 19 points and Mike Conley had 15.
New Orleans, which has lost two straight, was led by 19 points from Marcus Thornton.
