Grizzlies Claw but Fall Short to Hornets in Hard-Fought Battle

The Memphis Grizzlies, with a record of 23-44, faced off against the Charlotte Hornets, standing at 17-49. In a game that saw both teams fight for dominance, the final score read 110-98 in favor of the visiting team.

The Grizzlies hosted the Hornets at FedExForum where fans witnessed an intense matchup. Despite their efforts, Memphis couldn't maintain control of the game as Charlotte led for over 47 minutes and boasted a significant lead of up to 18 points. The home team's time ahead was brief, amounting to just under one minute.

Memphis showcased resilience on defense with a total of five blocks and matched their opponents with twelve steals each. However, turnovers proved costly for the Grizzlies as they gave up possession twenty-four times leading to thirty-one points for the Hornets. The home team managed to out-rebound Charlotte by eight boards with fifty total rebounds including sixteen offensive rebounds which contributed to seventeen second-chance points.

Offensively, Memphis had difficulty finding their rhythm inside the paint where they shot only forty-four percent compared to Charlotte's impressive seventy-one percent. From beyond the arc though, they hit forty percent of their attempts totaling sixteen three-pointers made.

Key players from Memphis put forth commendable performances; however it wasn't enough against a determined Hornets squad that executed efficiently on both ends of the floor. The visitors capitalized on fast break opportunities scoring twenty points from such plays and displayed sharp shooting across all fronts ending with an overall field goal percentage of fifty-four percent.

As fans look forward to future games, they can mark their calendars for when Memphis will take on Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum scheduled for March 16th at 7:00 PM local time (Central Time). This upcoming encounter will be broadcasted on BSSE and BSOK networks ensuring supporters won’t miss any action from their beloved team.