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Can the Hornets Sting the Grizzlies at FedExForum?

As the Charlotte Hornets prepare to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a challenging season. The Hornets, with a record of 15 wins and 45 losses, have been struggling to find consistent form. Despite this, there have been glimmers of hope in their recent performances.


CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 10:  Tre Mann #23 of the  Charlotte Hornets goes to the basket during the game on February 10, 2024 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  Mandatory Copyright Notice:  Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

In their last game against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Hornets put up an impressive offensive display with a field goal percentage of fifty-one and three-point shooting at forty-two percent. They also showed efficiency from the free-throw line with an eighty-two percent completion rate. However, defensive woes continued as they allowed one hundred twenty-one points against them.


The previous encounter with Milwaukee Bucks highlighted some areas for improvement for Charlotte. While they managed to score ninety-nine points and maintain a solid two-point shooting percentage of fifty-six percent, turnovers were costly as they gave up thirteen possessions leading to eighteen points for Bucks.


CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 10:  Nick Richards #4 of the Charlotte Hornets grabs the rebound during the game on February 10, 2024 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  Mandatory Copyright Notice:  Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

Against another matchup with Bucks just before that game, Charlotte only scored eighty-five points and had trouble containing Milwaukee's offense which tallied one hundred twenty-three points. The Hornets' three-point shooting was notably low at twenty-eight percent in that contest.


As we look ahead to the upcoming game on March 13th at 8:00 PM ET broadcasted on BSSE networks from Memphis's FedExForum, fans should watch for whether Charlotte can leverage its offensive strengths while tightening up defensively. Improving ball security will be crucial in minimizing easy scoring opportunities for Memphis.


CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 10:  Tre Mann #23 of the  Charlotte Hornets handles the ball during the game  on February 10, 2024 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  Mandatory Copyright Notice:  Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

The venue might play a role; playing away could either galvanize or challenge an already struggling team like Charlotte. Will this be where they start turning things around? Fans will certainly hope so as they tune in or attend what promises to be an intriguing battle on court.

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