The Charlotte Hornets (17-49) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies (23-44) 110-98 at
FedExForum Wednesday. The Hornets swept the season series 2-0.
Miles Bridges had 27 points, six rebounds and six assists, and Vasilije Micic
scored a career-high 25 points on 9-of-10 shooting with eight assists for the
Hornets, who shot 53.7 percent to end a five-game road losing streak. To agree
Williams had 18 points and six rebounds off the bench. Brandon Miller and Tre
Mann scored 10 points each.
G.G. Jackson II led the Grizzlies with 26 points, while. Luc Kennard contributed 17
points. Trey Jemison scored 14 points and John Konchar followed by a season-
a record 13 points and nine rebounds. Scotty Pippen Jr. scored nine points and one
a career-high 10 assists in his first appearance since February 12.
Charlotte used a 13-0 run to take an 18-point lead, its largest of the night, at 2:22.
started in the first half and led 56-46 at halftime. Memphis got within four three
several times in the third quarter, but Charlotte responded each time, eventually
pushing the lead back to double digits midway through the fourth period.
The Hornets forced 24 turnovers, leading to 31 points.
The Grizzlies will conclude their three-game home stretch when they take on the
Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, March 16 at 7 p.m. CT at FedExForum. THE
The game will be broadcast on Bally Sports Southeast and 92.9 FM ESPN.
