Riding a three-game win streak, the Memphis Grizzlies went into a home matchup against a struggling Charlotte Hornets squad with tons of confidence. Led by Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Luke Kennard each scoring 22+ points apiece, the Grizzlies got the job done but it was not easy.
Memphis came into the game well-prepared, jumping out to a 13-point lead after the first quarter and even held a 30-point lead at halftime.
That is where the Grizzlies’ success ended, as the Hornets came out after the break blazing. Charlotte outscored Memphis 72-54 in the second half, cutting the deficit tremendously but luckily the Grizzlies gave themselves enough of a cushion…