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Did the Grizzlies' Three-Point Barrage Fall Short Against the Hornets?

The Memphis Grizzlies faced off against the Charlotte Hornets in a pre-season clash at First Horizon Coliseum. The game ended with a 145-116 scoreline, favoring the home team, Buzz City. This result leaves the Grizzlies with a 0-1 record in their pre-season campaign, while the Hornets start strong at 1-0.


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First Quarter


The opening quarter saw both teams come out firing, but it was Charlotte who took an early lead with a score of 37 points compared to Memphis's 30. The Grizzlies relied heavily on their three-point shooting, attempting an impressive number of shots from beyond the arc. Javon Small led his team by contributing significantly to this effort with his sharp shooting skills.


Second Quarter


In the second quarter, Memphis continued to push hard but struggled to close down Buzz City's offensive plays. Vince Williams Jr.'s defensive efforts were notable as he managed two steals and six assists during this period. Despite these efforts, Charlotte extended their lead by adding another 29 points against Memphis's 27.


Third Quarter


The third quarter proved pivotal as Charlotte surged ahead with an explosive performance that saw them rack up 45 points. The Grindhouse tried to keep pace through Jaren Jackson Jr., who added crucial points and maintained defensive pressure with one block during this period; however, they could only muster up 28 points themselves.


Fourth Quarter


Heading into the final quarter trailing significantly behind, Memphis attempted a comeback by scoring another solid round of three-pointers and field goals totaling up to 31 points for that segment alone—yet it wasn't enough against Buzz City's relentless attack which secured them another high-scoring round of play at home court advantage (34).


Overall analysis reveals key takeaways such as how critical maintaining consistent defense is when facing formidable opponents like those found within NBA ranks today: especially given how well-rounded performances can make all difference between victory or defeat depending upon circumstances surrounding each matchup scenario encountered throughout season-long journey towards ultimate success sought after every year anew!


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