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Charlotte Hornets drop third straight, lose to Memphis Grizzlies

By Evan Birchmore

Nov 4, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) defends Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) defends Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Charlotte Hornets ended their two-game road set with a blowout loss in Memphis against the Grizzlies, falling by a final score of 130-99.

Kelly Oubre Jr. had 17 points to pace the visiting Hornets, while Dillon Brooks had 23 points to lead the Grizzlies.

The Hornets have now fallen to 3-6 on the season and have dropped five of their last six games after starting out 2-1 in their first three contests.

What went right for the Charlotte Hornets?

A strong night from the free throw line

Playing without LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, and Gordon Hayward, the Hornets made it a point to get to the foul line and generate some easy points. The results showed, as Charlotte set a new season high in free throws made (25) and tied their season high for free throws attempted (31). Charlotte’s 80.6% conversion rate from the free throw line was their second-highest mark in any game this season.

James Bouknight had a positive performance 

Second-year guard James Bouknight had a solid night, posting 14 points, five assists, four rebounds, and one steal while shooting 70% from the field. Interestingly, Bouknight did not attempt a three-pointer despite playing 28 minutes. Entering tonight, he had 16 career appearances in which he did not attempt a three-pointer, but he did not play more than seven minutes in any of those contests.

What went wrong for the Charlotte Hornets?

First quarter woes

Charlotte trailed 41-24 after the first quarter, their largest deficit after one quarter this season. The negative 17 point differential was Charlotte’s third-worst in the 36 quarters of basketball that the Hornets have now played this season. Memphis’ 41 points is now the most by a Hornets opponent in a quarter this season.

Memphis (and Steven Adams) dominated on the glass

The Grizzlies grabbed 60 rebounds, the most by any team against Charlotte this year and the third-most in a game by any NBA team this season. Steven Adams led the way for Memphis with 19 rebounds, the most by any player against the Hornets this year.

What is next for the Charlotte Hornets?

Saturday, November 5th- vs. Brooklyn Nets (7:00 p.m. ET)

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