Hornets Cruise Past Grizzlies, 124-101

The Charlotte Hornets continued their strong form, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 124-101 at the Spectrum Center on March 21, 2026. Charlotte has now scored over 130 points in two consecutive games prior to this matchup, demonstrating their offensive prowess.

Game Summary

Despite the Grizzlies holding Charlotte under the 130-point mark, the Hornets controlled the game from start to finish. The final score was 124-101 in favor of Charlotte. GG Jackson led the Grizzlies with 19 points, while Javon Small added 17. For the Hornets, LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller combined for 51 points and 12 three-pointers, powering their team to victory.

Key Performances

• LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): Contributed significantly to the Hornets’ offense with a strong scoring performance.
• Brandon Miller (Charlotte Hornets): Partnered with Ball to provide a potent scoring threat, hitting multiple three-pointers.
• GG Jackson (Memphis Grizzlies): Led the Grizzlies in scoring with 19 points.
• Javon Small (Memphis Grizzlies): Added 17 points for Memphis, showcasing his recent strong form with double figures in six of his last seven games.

Team Standings & Context

With this win, the Charlotte Hornets improved to 37-34 on the season. The Memphis Grizzlies fell to 24-46. Memphis was coming off a March 20th loss to the Boston Celtics.

Looking Ahead

The Memphis Grizzlies will next be in action on March 23 against the Atlanta Hawks at 6:30 p.m. CT on FanDuel Sports Network. Game Summary and Full Game Recap are available.