Grizzlies throttle Hornets, but lose Jaylen Wells for season
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) brings the ball upcourt during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
The Memphis Grizzlies did exactly what they needed to Tuesday night to set up a mega-showdown later this week.Â
Star point guard Ja Morant and the Grizzlies walked into Spectrum Center against the flailing Hornets — losers of 13 straight — and left no doubt with a 124-100 win.Â
Memphis piled on the points, built a double-digit lead in fewer than five minutes, then cruised to the finish line.Â
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Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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