The Memphis Grizzlies (5-3, 2-0 Home), one of the NBA’s top scoring teams, host the Charlotte Hornets (3-5, 2-3 Away) on Friday. Charlotte was dismantled by the Chicago Bulls 106-88 at United Center on Wednesday, their third loss in a row away from home. Kelly Oubre Jr. had a standout performance in defeat with 24 points. The Hornets are ninth in the Eastern Conference.
Memphis emerged victorious on Wednesday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 111-106. Desmond Bane had 29 points and eight rebounds, carrying the team. The Grizzlies are the seventh seed in the Western Conference. It’s the first meeting of the season between the teams. Charlotte and Memphis split their matchups last season, each team winning one. The Grizzlies took the last meeting 125-118 at Spectrum Center on February 12.
Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 26 points, while Bane contributed 25 points. Terry Rozier had 35 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists in the loss.The Hornets have been led this season by Rozier, who is averaging 23.5 points per game. Rozier also has dished 8.5 assists per game, sixth-most in the league.
Meanwhile, Mason Plumlee is grabbing 7.9 rebounds. Morant’s 31.4 points per game have powered the Grizzlies on offense. He ranks as the fifth-highest scorer in the league. Morant also has doled out 6.4 assists per game. Steven Adams has posted 10.1 rebounds per game. The Grizzlies are one of the top scoring offenses in the NBA, ranking second with 117.3 points per game. The teams have split their last 10 clashes at FedExForum (5-5). Memphis is looking to remain undefeated at home this season.
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