LaMelo Ball, Hornets continue strong stretch, roll past Grizzlies

Charlotte Hornets defeat Memphis Grizzlies 124-101 behind LaMelo Ball's 29 points

Mar. 22, 2026 at 7:25am

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LaMelo Ball scored 29 points to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 124-101 victory over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Brandon Miller added 22 points for the Hornets, who have won five of their last six games. The Grizzlies, who have lost 10 of their last 11 games, were led by GG Jackson's 19 points.

Why it matters

The Hornets have been on a strong stretch, winning three straight to begin a seven-game homestand. LaMelo Ball has been leading the charge, scoring 29 points in this latest victory. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, have struggled mightily, losing 10 of their last 11 games.

The details

The Hornets built a 59-47 halftime lead and took a 22-point margin into the fourth quarter. Led by Ball with seven 3-pointers and Miller with five 3s, the Hornets made 18 shots from beyond the arc and shot 41.9% from deep. The Grizzlies had four players each hit three 3-pointers, but they fell to 11-24 in road games. Charlotte handled business on the boards with a 49-34 rebounding edge, including six offensive rebounds from Moussa Diabate.

  • The game was played on Saturday night, March 22, 2026.

The players

LaMelo Ball

The star point guard for the Charlotte Hornets, who scored 29 points to lead his team to victory.

Brandon Miller

The Hornets' second-leading scorer with 22 points in the game.

GG Jackson

The leading scorer for the Memphis Grizzlies with 19 points in the loss.

Cedric Coward

A usual starter for the Memphis Grizzlies who missed his second game in a row due to personal reasons.

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What’s next

The Hornets will look to continue their strong stretch as they continue their seven-game homestand, while the Grizzlies will try to end their recent skid.

The takeaway

The Hornets' victory over the struggling Grizzlies highlights their recent strong play, led by the continued excellent performance of star point guard LaMelo Ball. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, have fallen on hard times, losing 10 of their last 11 games.