Despite uncharacteristic meltdown, Grizzlies fend off Hornets
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ziaire Williams (8) dunks the ball and is fouled by Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) guards Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) tries to knock the ball away from Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dunks the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Memphis’ 35-point lead dwindled to four, but some clutch baskets by Bane, Jones and Morant secured the win.
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