Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies: Did a 3rd-quarter burst decide it at Spectrum Center?

The Charlotte Hornets moved to 37-34 after a 124-101 result over the Memphis Grizzlies, who fell to 24-46, at 7:00 PM EDT in Charlotte. The Charlotte Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies final score reflected the Hornets’ separation after halftime and a sustained edge in rebounding.

First quarter

The Charlotte Hornets opened with 30 points in the 1st quarter while the Grizzlies scored 26 points. The Hornets shot 53 percent from the field for the game and started creating paint chances that finished as 54 points in the paint. The Grizzlies attempted 46 three-pointers in the game and hit 16, keeping contact early through perimeter volume.

Second quarter

The Hornets added 29 points in the 2nd quarter while the Grizzlies posted 21 points. LaMelo Ball produced 29 points with 3 steals, and Brandon Miller added 22 points on 67 percent shooting. The Hornets’ bench recorded 40 points, and Memphis’ bench responded with 35 points to stabilize the rotation stretches in this recap.

Third quarter

The Hornets’ 38-point 3rd quarter outpaced the Grizzlies’ 28 and turned a close game into a multi-possession margin. The Hornets hit 18 three-pointers on 42 percent shooting, and that shotmaking paired with 25 assists to keep the ball moving through the half-court offense. Moussa Diabaté posted 14 rebounds with 2 blocks, and the Hornets finished with 62 total rebounds compared with Memphis’ 42.

Fourth quarter

The Hornets scored 27 points in the 4th quarter while the Grizzlies scored 26 points as the lead held. Memphis finished with 10 steals and 13 turnovers, and Charlotte committed 18 turnovers while scoring 14 points off turnovers. The Grizzlies shot 41 percent overall and 79 percent at the line, and the Hornets took 24 free throws while making 16.

The post-game report Charlotte Hornets centered on a team line that included 23 second-chance points and 13 offensive rebounds, while the Grizzlies generated 17 second-chance points. The Charlotte Hornets final whistle reaction followed a night where the Hornets led for 46:13 and built a biggest lead of 26. The Charlotte Hornets coach post-game reaction came after a game in which Memphis logged 38 points in the paint and Charlotte held a plus-23 margin on the scoreboard.

The Hornets will be on the air again at Spectrum Center in Charlotte on 03/24/2026 at 7:00 PM EDT against the Sacramento Kings, with the broadcast listed on FDSSE and NBCS-CA. Keep it locked for the next game recap, and run this back by sharing this article with other Buzz City fans.