Charlotte plays Memphis on 3-game win streak
Charlotte Hornets (11-28, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (28-15, third in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte will look to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Hornets take on Memphis.
The Grizzlies are 16-5 in home games. Memphis is second in the NBA with 48.0 rebounds led by Santi Aldama averaging 7.0.
The Hornets are 4-15 on the road. Charlotte is 4-5 in games decided by less than 4 points.
The Grizzlies' 14.0 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.4 more made shots on average than the 13.6 per game the Hornets give up. The Grizzlies average 107.1 points per game, 7.8 fewer points than the 114.9 the Grizzlies allow to opponents.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jaren Jackson Jr. is scoring 22.6 points per game with 6.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists for the Grizzlies.
LaMelo Ball is averaging 29.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 7.6 assists for the Hornets.
LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 6-4, averaging 121.9 points, 46.0 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 9.9 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.2 points per game.
Hornets: 4-6, averaging 109.1 points, 49.2 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 43.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.1 points.
INJURIES: Grizzlies: Cam Spencer: out (thumb), Marcus Smart: out (finger), Vince Williams Jr.: out (ankle).
Hornets: Grant Williams: out for season (acl), Brandon Miller: out (wrist), Tre Mann: out (back).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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Game Information
2024-25 Southeast Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atlanta | 22 | 20 | .524 | - | L1 |
Orlando | 23 | 21 | .523 | - | L3 |
Miami | 21 | 20 | .512 | 0.5 | W1 |
Charlotte | 11 | 28 | .282 | 9.5 | W3 |
Washington | 6 | 35 | .146 | 15.5 | L10 |
2024-25 Southwest Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Houston | 28 | 14 | .667 | - | L1 |
Memphis | 28 | 15 | .651 | 0.5 | W3 |
Dallas | 23 | 20 | .535 | 5.5 | L1 |
San Antonio | 19 | 22 | .463 | 8.5 | L3 |
New Orleans | 12 | 32 | .273 | 17 | W4 |