Hornets vs Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies enter tonight's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on a 3-game win streak with some strong responses after a rough stretch 1-4 stretch ...

The Grizzlies will need to lock in on the defensive end early and not let the Hornets get into a flow offensively. The Grizzlies will need to be locked in and not overlook an undermanned and struggling Hornets squad. LaMelo Ball is the key to the Hornets offense and forcing him into a scorer compared to a playmaker could be big for Memphis. The Hornets won’t have any answer to defend Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Dillon Brooks and Jaren Jackson Jr. That said, I think the Grizzlies show up enough and pull away in the second half and avoid the road woes that have semi-plagued them this season. The Hornets are struggling and will be without two of their key offensive weapons tonight. Packing the paint and deterring shots at the rim will force the Hornets to shoot more from beyond the arc, where they are a league-worst shooting 32.9% from distance. The Hornets, 3-7 in their last 10, have been bad for a majority of the season but with the caveat of not having LaMelo Ball for all but 14 games this season. Locking down Rozier and not letting him get going early would also be critical for Memphis in slowing down the Hornets inconsistent offensive attack. Sticking to the defensive principles will be key for the Grizzlies. Against a team like the Hornets it is important to take away the easy opportunities and force them into tough shots where they aren’t as comfortable. Here are some keys to the game.

The Hornets recently lost starting forward Kelly Oubre to a hand injury, but star point guard LaMelo Ball has played in the last 11 games. Gordon Hayward is ...

The Grizzlies lead the NBA in rebounding, and the Hornets are fifth. Both teams are tied for eighth in the NBA with 7.7 steals per game and tied for 12th with 25.1 assists per night. Charlotte (10-28) has struggled with injuries like the Grizzlies, but the impact has been felt more than in Memphis.

The Memphis Grizzlies will travel to take on the Charlotte Hornets in a Wednesday night NBA matchup at the Spectrum Center. With that said, it's a good time ...

Charlotte’s defense has struggled, ranking 28th with 118.1 points allowed per game. Mason Plumlee is narrowly missing a double-double, averaging 10.7 points and 9.3 rebounds per game, which leads the team. Despite missing over a month, LaMelo Ball leads the team with 23.7 points and 7.8 assists, ranking third on the team with 6.0 rebounds. Charlotte has allowed the third most rebounds per game. and Terry Rozier are the other two Hornets with over 20 points per game, averaging 20.2 and 20.0, respectively. Memphis leads the league with 49.0 rebounds per game. leads the team with 3.2 blocks per game, while Charlotte ranks last with 6.3 shots blocked per game. has shot 49.1 percent from the field, including 34.9 percent from behind the three-point line, ranking fourth with 15.9 points per game. Memphis’ defense has been solid, ranking eighth by allowing 111.1 points per game. Dillon Brooks is third on the team with 17.2 points per game. Offense has been a strong suit for the Grizzlies, ranking 1oth by averaging 115.4 points per game. Ja Morant has quickly cemented himself as one of the best players in the NBA, leading the team with 27.2 points and 8.0 assists per game.