Grizzlies Look to Snap Road Skid Against Surging Hornets

Memphis visits Charlotte in the second and final meeting between the teams this season.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 9:21pm

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The Memphis Grizzlies, coming off an upset win over the Denver Nuggets, look to snap a five-game road losing streak when they visit the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. The Hornets have won two straight at home and are fighting to move up from the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Memphis has had a different leading scorer and rebounder in seven straight games as they evaluate their roster, while Charlotte is led by All-Star guard LaMelo Ball.

Why it matters

This game is important for both teams as they jockey for playoff positioning. The Grizzlies are trying to end their road woes, while the Hornets are hoping to gain ground in the Southeast Division and secure a postseason berth for the first time since 2016.

The details

The Grizzlies are shorthanded, with several key players out due to injury, including Ja Morant, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Brandon Clarke. The Hornets, on the other hand, are healthy and riding a two-game winning streak at home. Charlotte won the first meeting between the teams 112-97 back in January.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 21 at 6:10 p.m. CST.
  • The Hornets are in the midst of a seven-game homestand that opened with wins over the Heat and Magic.

The players

LaMelo Ball

The All-Star guard for the Charlotte Hornets, who is leading the team's push for a playoff spot.

Ja Morant

The star point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, who is out with a left elbow UCL strain.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

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