Charlotte Hornets travel to Memphis to take on Grizzlies in NBA preseason action

Matt Alquiza | Oct 10, 2024

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Injury Report

Charlotte Hornets OUT Grant Williams (Hamstring), Nick Smith Jr. (Groin), Cody Martin (Wrist), DaQuan Jeffries (Hand)

Memphis Grizzlies OUT GG Jackson (Foot), Jaren Jackson Jr. (Hamstring), Cam Spencer (Ankle), Vince Williams Jr. (Leg), QUESTIONABLE Ja Morant (Ankle)

Game Preview

The Charlotte Hornets head to Memphis coming off a nail-biting preseason win against the Miami Heat. Who said preseason basketball can't be fun? Charlotte is looking to keep the good vibes going against a banged up Grizzlies squad that took down the defending Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. With Mark Williams still unavailable, the Hornets will be tested by Memphis' rookie center Zach Edey. The big man stands at 7'4" tall, at least seven inches taller than any non-Nick Richards Hornet.

The other storyline to watch for the Hornets is the continued development of budding stars Tre Mann and Tidjane Salaün. The leaders of Charlotte's bench mob have balled out in early preseason action, and tonight's matchup is their next opportunity to keep the good times rolling.

Key Matchup

Desmond Bane vs. Brandon Miller

This has more to do with Miller than Bane. The Hornets' stellar sophomore Miller had a tough time against the Heat on Tuesday. Miller worked hard to earn open looks against a swarming Miami defense, they just didn't fall. He finished 2-13 from the field, and a paltry 1-10 from three. Bane is a dogged defender, and he should give Miller fits. My eyes will be locked in on Miller and how he responds to his poor outing from Tuesday.

Starting Lineups

	Charlotte Hornets	Memphis Grizzlies
Point Guard	LaMelo Ball	Scotty Pippen Jr.
Shooting Guard	Josh Green	Marcus Smart
Small Forward	Brandon Miller	Desmond Bane
Power Forward	Miles Bridges	Santi Aldama
Center	Nick Richards	Zach Edey

Charlotte's next game is on Tuesday, October 15th in New York against the Knicks.

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