Hornets Surge Ahead with Five Wins in Six Games

Charlotte Hornets bounce back from three-game skid with dominant victory over Memphis Grizzlies

Mar. 22, 2026 at 1:35am

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After a disappointing stretch that saw them lose three of five games, the Charlotte Hornets have regained their winning form, winning five of their last six contests including a blowout 124-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. The Hornets' turnaround has them three games over .500 for the first time since the 2021-22 season, putting them in strong position to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016-17.

Why it matters

The Hornets' recent surge has been an impressive in-season turnaround, going from a team widely expected to be in the lottery to one that is now likely playoff-bound. The strong play of franchise stars LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller has been a key driver of the team's success.

The details

In the win over Memphis, Ball recorded 29 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals, while hitting 7 three-pointers. Miller added 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting, including 5-of-9 from deep. Over his last four games, Ball is averaging 24.3 points, 6.3 assists and 5.5 rebounds while shooting 48.6% from the field and 39.5% from three-point range.

  • The Hornets have won five of their last six games.
  • Charlotte has won three straight games, just the third time this season they've had a winning streak of three or more games.
  • The Hornets are three games over .500 for the first time since the 2021-22 season, and the second time since the 2016-17 season.

The players

LaMelo Ball

The Hornets' franchise star has played a career-low 27.6 minutes per game this season, but it has translated to his first 60+ game season since his sophomore year and the second of his entire career.

Brandon Miller

The Hornets' rising star is averaging 20.4 points per game this season while shooting a career-high 38.5% from three-point range.

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What’s next

The Hornets will face a tough remaining schedule, including matchups against the Knicks, Celtics, Suns, Timberwolves, Pistons and 76ers, but they also have games against the Kings, Pacers and Nets - three of the top teams in the draft lottery.

The takeaway

The Hornets' impressive in-season turnaround has them in strong position to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016-17, thanks to the stellar play of their young star duo of LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. The team's recent success has energized their fanbase, who have sold out eight straight games at the Spectrum Center.