Bane, Kennard help the Grizzlies build early lead in 132-120 victory over the Hornets

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) and Charlotte Hornets forward Josh Okogie struggle for control of the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn.

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) and Charlotte Hornets forward Josh Okogie struggle for control of the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)


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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Desmond Bane scored 24 points, Luke Kennard added 23 on a season-high seven 3-pointers and the Memphis Grizzlies built an early lead and beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-120 on Wednesday night. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 22 points, and Ja Morant had with 16 points and 13 assists to help Memphis win its fourth straight. Bane was 10 of 15 from the field, Kennard 8 of 12 and the Grizzlies shot 50% overall. Mark Williams led the Hornets with a career-high 38 points, connecting on 14 of 18 shots. LaMelo Ball added 22 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Miles Bridges scored 17 points as the Hornets three-game winning streak came to an end.

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